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Subtract 84/18 from 36/3

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 4 12/18

36/3 - 84/18 is 22/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    36/3 = 36 × 6/3 × 6 = 216/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    84/18 = 84 × 1/18 × 1 = 84/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/18 - 84/18 = 216 - 84/18 = 132/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
  6. In mixed form: 71/3

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