Subtract 7/84 from 1/18
1/18 - 7/84 is -1/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
1/18 = 1 × 14/18 × 14 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
7/84 = 7 × 3/84 × 3 = 21/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/252 - 21/252 = 14 - 21/252 = -7/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/36
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