Subtract 9/48 from 2/84
2/84 - 9/48 is -55/336.
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,
2/84 = 2 × 4/84 × 4 = 8/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/336 - 63/336 = 8 - 63/336 = -55/336
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