Subtract 84/21 from 2/18
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 4 0/21
2/18 - 84/21 is -35/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
84/21 = 84 × 6/21 × 6 = 504/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/126 - 504/126 = 14 - 504/126 = -490/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/9
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