Subtract 14/18 from 84/3
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 14/18
84/3 - 14/18 is 245/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
84/3 = 84 × 6/3 × 6 = 504/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
14/18 = 14 × 1/18 × 1 = 14/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/18 - 14/18 = 504 - 14/18 = 490/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/9
- In mixed form: 272/9
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