Subtract 15/36 from 84/27
1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 15/36
84/27 - 15/36 is 97/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
84/27 = 84 × 4/27 × 4 = 336/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/108 - 45/108 = 336 - 45/108 = 291/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/36
- In mixed form: 225/36
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