Subtract 40/54 from 84/27
1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 40/54
84/27 - 40/54 is 64/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
84/27 = 84 × 2/27 × 2 = 168/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/54 - 40/54 = 168 - 40/54 = 128/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/27
- In mixed form: 210/27
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