Subtract 84/16 from 2/18
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 5 4/16
2/18 - 84/16 is -185/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
2/18 = 2 × 8/18 × 8 = 16/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
84/16 = 84 × 9/16 × 9 = 756/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/144 - 756/144 = 16 - 756/144 = -740/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/36
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