Subtract 10/4 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 2 2/4
84/36 - 10/4 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
84/36 = 84 × 1/36 × 1 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/36 - 90/36 = 84 - 90/36 = -6/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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