Subtract 12/27 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 12/27
84/9 - 12/27 is 80/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
84/9 = 84 × 3/9 × 3 = 252/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
12/27 = 12 × 1/27 × 1 = 12/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/27 - 12/27 = 252 - 12/27 = 240/27 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
- In mixed form: 88/9
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