Subtract 10/84 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 10/84
14/9 - 10/84 is 181/126.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 28/9 × 28 = 392/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
10/84 = 10 × 3/84 × 3 = 30/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/252 - 30/252 = 392 - 30/252 = 362/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/126
- In mixed form: 155/126
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