Subtract 14/36 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 14/36
84/10 - 14/36 is 721/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
84/10 = 84 × 18/10 × 18 = 1512/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/180 - 70/180 = 1512 - 70/180 = 1442/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 721/90
- In mixed form: 81/90
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