Subtract 15/84 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 15/84
18/4 - 15/84 is 121/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
18/4 = 18 × 21/4 × 21 = 378/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/84 - 15/84 = 378 - 15/84 = 363/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/28
- In mixed form: 49/28
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