Subtract 1/18 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 1/18
84/9 - 1/18 is 167/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
84/9 = 84 × 2/9 × 2 = 168/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/18 - 1/18 = 168 - 1/18 = 167/18 - In mixed form: 95/18
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