Subtract 84/12 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 7 0/12
35/9 - 84/12 is -28/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
35/9 = 35 × 4/9 × 4 = 140/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
84/12 = 84 × 3/12 × 3 = 252/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/36 - 252/36 = 140 - 252/36 = -112/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/9
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