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Subtract 1/18 from 84/24

1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 1/18

84/24 - 1/18 is 31/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    84/24 = 84 × 3/24 × 3 = 252/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/72 - 4/72 = 252 - 4/72 = 248/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
  6. In mixed form: 34/9

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