Subtract 3/27 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 3/27
84/24 - 3/27 is 61/18.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/216 - 24/216 = 756 - 24/216 = 732/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/18
- In mixed form: 37/18
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