Subtract 2/27 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 2/27
84/10 - 2/27 is 1124/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
84/10 = 84 × 27/10 × 27 = 2268/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/270 - 20/270 = 2268 - 20/270 = 2248/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1124/135
- In mixed form: 844/135
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