Subtract 84/5 from 12/18
1st number: 12/18, 2nd number: 16 4/5
12/18 - 84/5 is -242/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
84/5 = 84 × 18/5 × 18 = 1512/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 1512/90 = 60 - 1512/90 = -1452/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -242/15
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