Subtract 7/18 from 4/84
4/84 - 7/18 is -43/126.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 14/18 × 14 = 98/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/252 - 98/252 = 12 - 98/252 = -86/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/126
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