Subtract 72/45 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 27/45
2/84 - 72/45 is -331/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
72/45 = 72 × 28/45 × 28 = 2016/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/1260 - 2016/1260 = 30 - 2016/1260 = -1986/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -331/210
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