Subtract 2/18 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 2/18
84/45 - 2/18 is 79/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/90 - 10/90 = 168 - 10/90 = 158/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/45
- In mixed form: 134/45
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