Subtract 35/84 from 5/18
5/18 - 35/84 is -5/36.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
35/84 = 35 × 3/84 × 3 = 105/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/252 - 105/252 = 70 - 105/252 = -35/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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