Subtract 27/48 from 84/14
1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 27/48
84/14 - 27/48 is 87/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
84/14 = 84 × 24/14 × 24 = 2016/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/336 - 189/336 = 2016 - 189/336 = 1827/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/16
- In mixed form: 57/16
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