Subtract 27/84 from 4/24
4/24 - 27/84 is -13/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
27/84 = 27 × 2/84 × 2 = 54/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/168 - 54/168 = 28 - 54/168 = -26/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/84
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