Subtract 8/18 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 8/18
84/5 - 8/18 is 736/45.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/90 - 40/90 = 1512 - 40/90 = 1472/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 736/45
- In mixed form: 1616/45
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