Subtract 9/48 from 18/84
18/84 - 9/48 is 3/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/336 - 63/336 = 72 - 63/336 = 9/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/112
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