Subtract 9/84 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 9/84
21/8 - 9/84 is 141/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
21/8 = 21 × 21/8 × 21 = 441/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
9/84 = 9 × 2/84 × 2 = 18/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/168 - 18/168 = 441 - 18/168 = 423/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/56
- In mixed form: 229/56
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