Subtract 10/84 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 10/84
10/8 - 10/84 is 95/84.
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,
10/8 = 10 × 21/8 × 21 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 20/168 = 210 - 20/168 = 190/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/84
- In mixed form: 111/84
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