Subtract 27/84 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 27/84
63/28 - 27/84 is 27/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/84 - 27/84 = 189 - 27/84 = 162/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
- In mixed form: 113/14
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