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Subtract 27/36 from 84/10

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 27/36

84/10 - 27/36 is 153/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    84/10 = 84 × 18/10 × 18 = 1512/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/180 - 135/180 = 1512 - 135/180 = 1377/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/20
  6. In mixed form: 713/20

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