Subtract 84/27 from 40/84
1st number: 40/84, 2nd number: 3 3/27
40/84 - 84/27 is -166/63.
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,
40/84 = 40 × 9/84 × 9 = 360/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
84/27 = 84 × 28/27 × 28 = 2352/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/756 - 2352/756 = 360 - 2352/756 = -1992/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/63
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