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Subtract 96/84 from 1/18

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 12/84

1/18 - 96/84 is -137/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    1/18 = 1 × 14/18 × 14 = 14/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    96/84 = 96 × 3/84 × 3 = 288/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/252 - 288/252 = 14 - 288/252 = -274/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/126

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