Subtract 12/84 from 4/9
4/9 - 12/84 is 19/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
4/9 = 4 × 28/9 × 28 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
12/84 = 12 × 3/84 × 3 = 36/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/252 - 36/252 = 112 - 36/252 = 76/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/63
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