Subtract 20/18 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 2/18
2/84 - 20/18 is -137/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
20/18 = 20 × 14/18 × 14 = 280/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/252 - 280/252 = 6 - 280/252 = -274/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/126
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