Subtract 20/27 from 7/84
7/84 - 20/27 is -71/108.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 9/84 × 9 = 63/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
20/27 = 20 × 28/27 × 28 = 560/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/756 - 560/756 = 63 - 560/756 = -497/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/108
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