Subtract 2/48 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 2/48
84/9 - 2/48 is 223/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
84/9 = 84 × 16/9 × 16 = 1344/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/144 - 6/144 = 1344 - 6/144 = 1338/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/24
- In mixed form: 97/24
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