Subtract 27/84 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 27/84
28/12 - 27/84 is 169/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
28/12 = 28 × 7/12 × 7 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/84 - 27/84 = 196 - 27/84 = 169/84 - In mixed form: 21/84
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