Subtract 30/84 from 7/9
7/9 - 30/84 is 53/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
30/84 = 30 × 3/84 × 3 = 90/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/252 - 90/252 = 196 - 90/252 = 106/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/126
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