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Subtract 9/12 from 84/10

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 9/12

84/10 - 9/12 is 153/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    84/10 = 84 × 6/10 × 6 = 504/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/60 - 45/60 = 504 - 45/60 = 459/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/20
  6. In mixed form: 713/20

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