Subtract 21/81 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 21/81
84/28 - 21/81 is 74/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
84/28 = 84 × 81/28 × 81 = 6804/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
21/81 = 21 × 28/81 × 28 = 588/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6804/2268 - 588/2268 = 6804 - 588/2268 = 6216/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/27
- In mixed form: 220/27
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