Subtract 18/4 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 4 2/4
84/45 - 18/4 is -79/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/180 - 810/180 = 336 - 810/180 = -474/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/30
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