Subtract 84/6 from 32/18
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 14 0/6
32/18 - 84/6 is -110/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
32/18 = 32 × 1/18 × 1 = 32/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
84/6 = 84 × 3/6 × 3 = 252/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/18 - 252/18 = 32 - 252/18 = -220/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -110/9
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