Subtract 8/30 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 8/30
84/36 - 8/30 is 31/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/180 - 48/180 = 420 - 48/180 = 372/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
- In mixed form: 21/15
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