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Subtract 4/84 from 5/9

5/9 - 4/84 is 32/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/252 - 12/252 = 140 - 12/252 = 128/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/63

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