Subtract 49/28 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 1 21/28
84/9 - 49/28 is 91/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
84/9 = 84 × 28/9 × 28 = 2352/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
49/28 = 49 × 9/28 × 9 = 441/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/252 - 441/252 = 2352 - 441/252 = 1911/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/12
- In mixed form: 77/12
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