Subtract 27/9 from 5/84
1st number: 5/84, 2nd number: 3 0/9
5/84 - 27/9 is -247/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
27/9 = 27 × 28/9 × 28 = 756/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/252 - 756/252 = 15 - 756/252 = -741/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/84
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