Subtract 16/84 from 4/18
4/18 - 16/84 is 2/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
4/18 = 4 × 14/18 × 14 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
16/84 = 16 × 3/84 × 3 = 48/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/252 - 48/252 = 56 - 48/252 = 8/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/63
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/18-16/84 4/18-32/84 4/36-16/84 12/18-16/84 4/18-48/84 4/54-16/84 20/18-16/84 4/18-80/84 4/90-16/84 28/18-16/84