Subtract 18/84 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 18/84
28/24 - 18/84 is 20/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
18/84 = 18 × 2/84 × 2 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/168 - 36/168 = 196 - 36/168 = 160/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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