Subtract 45/84 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 45/84
18/8 - 45/84 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
18/8 = 18 × 21/8 × 21 = 378/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
45/84 = 45 × 2/84 × 2 = 90/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/168 - 90/168 = 378 - 90/168 = 288/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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