Subtract 84/18 from 10/16
1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 4 12/18
10/16 - 84/18 is -97/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
84/18 = 84 × 8/18 × 8 = 672/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/144 - 672/144 = 90 - 672/144 = -582/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/24
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