Subtract 5/84 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 5/84
42/18 - 5/84 is 191/84.
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,
42/18 = 42 × 14/18 × 14 = 588/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/252 - 15/252 = 588 - 15/252 = 573/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/84
- In mixed form: 223/84
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