Subtract 21/45 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 21/45
84/36 - 21/45 is 28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/180 - 84/180 = 420 - 84/180 = 336/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
- In mixed form: 113/15
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