Subtract 8/84 from 20/18
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 8/84
20/18 - 8/84 is 64/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
20/18 = 20 × 14/18 × 14 = 280/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
8/84 = 8 × 3/84 × 3 = 24/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/252 - 24/252 = 280 - 24/252 = 256/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/63
- In mixed form: 11/63
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