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Subtract 9/8 from 5/84

1st number: 5/84, 2nd number: 1 1/8

5/84 - 9/8 is -179/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/168 - 189/168 = 10 - 189/168 = -179/168

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