Subtract 7/27 from 84/4
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 7/27
84/4 - 7/27 is 560/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
84/4 = 84 × 27/4 × 27 = 2268/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/108 - 28/108 = 2268 - 28/108 = 2240/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 560/27
- In mixed form: 2020/27
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