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Subtract 18/49 from 8/84

8/84 - 18/49 is -40/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    18/49 = 18 × 12/49 × 12 = 216/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/588 - 216/588 = 56 - 216/588 = -160/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/147

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