Subtract 3/84 from 36/8
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 3/84
36/8 - 3/84 is 125/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/168 - 6/168 = 756 - 6/168 = 750/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/28
- In mixed form: 413/28
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