Subtract 5/6 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 5/6
84/9 - 5/6 is 17/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 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 6 × 3 = 18,
5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/18 - 15/18 = 168 - 15/18 = 153/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/2
- In mixed form: 81/2
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