Subtract 8/4 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 2 0/4
84/2 - 8/4 is 40/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
84/2 = 84 × 2/2 × 2 = 168/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
8/4 = 8 × 1/4 × 1 = 8/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/4 - 8/4 = 168 - 8/4 = 160/4 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/1
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