Subtract 2/45 from 84/72
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 2/45
84/72 - 2/45 is 101/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/360 - 16/360 = 420 - 16/360 = 404/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/90
- In mixed form: 111/90
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