Subtract 7/84 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 7/84
27/9 - 7/84 is 35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
27/9 = 27 × 28/9 × 28 = 756/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
7/84 = 7 × 3/84 × 3 = 21/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/252 - 21/252 = 756 - 21/252 = 735/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
- In mixed form: 211/12
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