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Subtract 27/3 from 4/84

1st number: 4/84, 2nd number: 9 0/3

4/84 - 27/3 is -188/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    4/84 = 4 × 1/84 × 1 = 4/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    27/3 = 27 × 28/3 × 28 = 756/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/84 - 756/84 = 4 - 756/84 = -752/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -188/21

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