Subtract 45/7 from 84/27
1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 6 3/7
84/27 - 45/7 is -209/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
84/27 = 84 × 7/27 × 7 = 588/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
45/7 = 45 × 27/7 × 27 = 1215/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/189 - 1215/189 = 588 - 1215/189 = -627/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/63
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