Subtract 4/27 from 84/35, Solve 2 14/35

Subtract 4/27 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 4/27

84/35 - 4/27 is 304/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
84/35 = 84 × 27/35 × 27 = 2268/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
4/27 = 4 × 35/27 × 35 = 140/945
Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/945 - 140/945 = 2268 - 140/945 = 2128/945
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 304/135
In mixed form: 234/135

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