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Subtract 7/36 from 84/8

1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 7/36

84/8 - 7/36 is 371/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    84/8 = 84 × 9/8 × 9 = 756/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    756/72 - 14/72 = 756 - 14/72 = 742/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 371/36
  6. In mixed form: 1011/36

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