Subtract 27/3 from 84/56
1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 9 0/3
84/56 - 27/3 is -15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
27/3 = 27 × 56/3 × 56 = 1512/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/168 - 1512/168 = 252 - 1512/168 = -1260/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2
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