Subtract 30/84 from 7/27
7/27 - 30/84 is -37/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
7/27 = 7 × 28/27 × 28 = 196/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
30/84 = 30 × 9/84 × 9 = 270/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/756 - 270/756 = 196 - 270/756 = -74/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/378
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