Subtract 18/36 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 18/36
84/16 - 18/36 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
84/16 = 84 × 9/16 × 9 = 756/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
18/36 = 18 × 4/36 × 4 = 72/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/144 - 72/144 = 756 - 72/144 = 684/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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