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Subtract 1/84 from 27/16

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 1/84

27/16 - 1/84 is 563/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    1/84 = 1 × 4/84 × 4 = 4/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/336 - 4/336 = 567 - 4/336 = 563/336
  5. In mixed form: 1227/336

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