Answers

Subtract 27/28 from 84/36

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 27/28

84/36 - 27/28 is 115/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   84/36 = 84 × 7/36 × 7 = 588/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/252 - 243/252 = 588 - 243/252 = 345/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/84
6. In mixed form: 131/84

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