Subtract 2/42 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 2/42
84/45 - 2/42 is 191/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
84/45 = 84 × 14/45 × 14 = 1176/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
2/42 = 2 × 15/42 × 15 = 30/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/630 - 30/630 = 1176 - 30/630 = 1146/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/105
- In mixed form: 186/105
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