Subtract 48/84 from 27/36
27/36 - 48/84 is 5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
48/84 = 48 × 3/84 × 3 = 144/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/252 - 144/252 = 189 - 144/252 = 45/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/28
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