Subtract 4/9 from 45/84
45/84 - 4/9 is 23/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
4/9 = 4 × 28/9 × 28 = 112/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/252 - 112/252 = 135 - 112/252 = 23/252
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