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Subtract 9/12 from 5/84

5/84 - 9/12 is -29/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    9/12 = 9 × 7/12 × 7 = 63/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/84 - 63/84 = 5 - 63/84 = -58/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/42

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