Subtract 3/8 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 3/8
84/9 - 3/8 is 215/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
84/9 = 84 × 8/9 × 8 = 672/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/72 - 27/72 = 672 - 27/72 = 645/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/24
- In mixed form: 823/24
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