Subtract 1/84 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 1/84
45/28 - 1/84 is 67/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/84 - 1/84 = 135 - 1/84 = 134/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/42
- In mixed form: 125/42
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