Subtract 5/7 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 5/7
84/36 - 5/7 is 34/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
84/36 = 84 × 7/36 × 7 = 588/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/252 - 180/252 = 588 - 180/252 = 408/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/21
- In mixed form: 113/21
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