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Subtract 7/27 from 84/6

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 7/27

84/6 - 7/27 is 371/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    84/6 = 84 × 9/6 × 9 = 756/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
  4. Subtract the two fractions:
    756/54 - 14/54 = 756 - 14/54 = 742/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 371/27
  6. In mixed form: 1320/27

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