Subtract 18/84 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 18/84
24/18 - 18/84 is 47/42.
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,
24/18 = 24 × 14/18 × 14 = 336/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
18/84 = 18 × 3/84 × 3 = 54/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/252 - 54/252 = 336 - 54/252 = 282/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/42
- In mixed form: 15/42
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