Answers

Subtract 84/36 from 8/27

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

8/27 - 84/36 is -55/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   84/36 = 84 × 3/36 × 3 = 252/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/108 - 252/108 = 32 - 252/108 = -220/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/27

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