Subtract 20/24 from 84/18
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 20/24
84/18 - 20/24 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
84/18 = 84 × 4/18 × 4 = 336/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/72 - 60/72 = 336 - 60/72 = 276/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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