Subtract 12/84 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 12/84
18/15 - 12/84 is 37/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
18/15 = 18 × 28/15 × 28 = 504/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/420 - 60/420 = 504 - 60/420 = 444/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/35
- In mixed form: 12/35
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