Subtract 2/18 from 84/4
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 2/18
84/4 - 2/18 is 188/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
84/4 = 84 × 9/4 × 9 = 756/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/36 - 4/36 = 756 - 4/36 = 752/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 188/9
- In mixed form: 208/9
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