Subtract 7/18 from 84/27
1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 7/18
84/27 - 7/18 is 49/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 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 18 × 3 = 54,
7/18 = 7 × 3/18 × 3 = 21/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/54 - 21/54 = 168 - 21/54 = 147/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/18
- In mixed form: 213/18
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