Subtract 84/18 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 4 12/18
32/9 - 84/18 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
32/9 = 32 × 2/9 × 2 = 64/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
84/18 = 84 × 1/18 × 1 = 84/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/18 - 84/18 = 64 - 84/18 = -20/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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