Subtract 27/28 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 27/28
84/9 - 27/28 is 703/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
84/9 = 84 × 28/9 × 28 = 2352/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/252 - 243/252 = 2352 - 243/252 = 2109/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 703/84
- In mixed form: 831/84
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