Subtract 2/12 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 2/12
84/8 - 2/12 is 31/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
84/8 = 84 × 3/8 × 3 = 252/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/24 - 4/24 = 252 - 4/24 = 248/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/3
- In mixed form: 101/3
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