Subtract 1/27 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1/27
84/36 - 1/27 is 62/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
84/36 = 84 × 3/36 × 3 = 252/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/108 - 4/108 = 252 - 4/108 = 248/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/27
- In mixed form: 28/27
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