Subtract 9/84 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 9/84
27/15 - 9/84 is 237/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
27/15 = 27 × 28/15 × 28 = 756/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/420 - 45/420 = 756 - 45/420 = 711/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/140
- In mixed form: 197/140
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