Answers

Subtract 27/4 from 84/8

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

84/8 - 27/4 is 15/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 4 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   84/8 = 84 × 1/8 × 1 = 84/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   27/4 = 27 × 2/4 × 2 = 54/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/8 - 54/8 = 84 - 54/8 = 30/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
6. In mixed form: 33/4

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