Subtract 4/27 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 4/27
84/5 - 4/27 is 2248/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
84/5 = 84 × 27/5 × 27 = 2268/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/135 - 20/135 = 2268 - 20/135 = 2248/135 - In mixed form: 1688/135
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