Subtract 21/84 from 14/18
14/18 - 21/84 is 19/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
14/18 = 14 × 14/18 × 14 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/252 - 63/252 = 196 - 63/252 = 133/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/36
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