Subtract 2/12 from 84/18
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 2/12
84/18 - 2/12 is 9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
84/18 = 84 × 2/18 × 2 = 168/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/36 - 6/36 = 168 - 6/36 = 162/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
- In mixed form: 41/2
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