Subtract 18/84 from 1/8
1/8 - 18/84 is -5/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
18/84 = 18 × 2/84 × 2 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/168 - 36/168 = 21 - 36/168 = -15/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56
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