Subtract 32/36 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 32/36
84/8 - 32/36 is 173/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
32/36 = 32 × 2/36 × 2 = 64/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/72 - 64/72 = 756 - 64/72 = 692/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/18
- In mixed form: 911/18
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