Subtract 2/18 from 4/84
4/84 - 2/18 is -4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/252 - 28/252 = 12 - 28/252 = -16/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63
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