Subtract 3/84 from 18/45
18/45 - 3/84 is 51/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
18/45 = 18 × 28/45 × 28 = 504/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
3/84 = 3 × 15/84 × 15 = 45/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/1260 - 45/1260 = 504 - 45/1260 = 459/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/140
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