Subtract 15/84 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 15/84
12/9 - 15/84 is 97/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
12/9 = 12 × 28/9 × 28 = 336/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/252 - 45/252 = 336 - 45/252 = 291/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/84
- In mixed form: 113/84
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