Subtract 14/9 from 84/15
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 1 5/9
84/15 - 14/9 is 182/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
84/15 = 84 × 3/15 × 3 = 252/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/45 - 70/45 = 252 - 70/45 = 182/45 - In mixed form: 42/45
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