Subtract 12/27 from 27/84
27/84 - 12/27 is -31/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
27/84 = 27 × 9/84 × 9 = 243/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
12/27 = 12 × 28/27 × 28 = 336/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/756 - 336/756 = 243 - 336/756 = -93/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/252
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