Subtract 32/27 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 1 5/27
84/12 - 32/27 is 157/27.
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,
32/27 = 32 × 4/27 × 4 = 128/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/108 - 128/108 = 756 - 128/108 = 628/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/27
- In mixed form: 522/27
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