Subtract 18/27 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 18/27
84/24 - 18/27 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
84/24 = 84 × 9/24 × 9 = 756/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/216 - 144/216 = 756 - 144/216 = 612/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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