Subtract 2/56 from 84/18
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 2/56
84/18 - 2/56 is 389/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
84/18 = 84 × 28/18 × 28 = 2352/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/504 - 18/504 = 2352 - 18/504 = 2334/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/84
- In mixed form: 453/84
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