Subtract 8/49 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 8/49
84/36 - 8/49 is 319/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
84/36 = 84 × 49/36 × 49 = 4116/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
8/49 = 8 × 36/49 × 36 = 288/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/1764 - 288/1764 = 4116 - 288/1764 = 3828/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/147
- In mixed form: 225/147
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