Subtract 2/27 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 2/27
84/12 - 2/27 is 187/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
84/12 = 84 × 9/12 × 9 = 756/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/108 - 8/108 = 756 - 8/108 = 748/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/27
- In mixed form: 625/27
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