Subtract 5/18 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 5/18
84/5 - 5/18 is 1487/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
84/5 = 84 × 18/5 × 18 = 1512/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/90 - 25/90 = 1512 - 25/90 = 1487/90 - In mixed form: 1647/90
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