Subtract 20/9 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 2 2/9
84/8 - 20/9 is 149/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
84/8 = 84 × 9/8 × 9 = 756/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/72 - 160/72 = 756 - 160/72 = 596/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/18
- In mixed form: 85/18
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