Subtract 12/8 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 4/8
2/84 - 12/8 is -31/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
12/8 = 12 × 21/8 × 21 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/168 - 252/168 = 4 - 252/168 = -248/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/21
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