Subtract 4/9 from 84/4
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 4/9
84/4 - 4/9 is 185/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/36 - 16/36 = 756 - 16/36 = 740/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/9
- In mixed form: 205/9
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