Subtract 9/12 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 9/12
84/5 - 9/12 is 321/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
84/5 = 84 × 12/5 × 12 = 1008/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/60 - 45/60 = 1008 - 45/60 = 963/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 321/20
- In mixed form: 161/20
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