Subtract 12/8 from 84/90
1st number: 84/90, 2nd number: 1 4/8
84/90 - 12/8 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
84/90 = 84 × 4/90 × 4 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
12/8 = 12 × 45/8 × 45 = 540/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/360 - 540/360 = 336 - 540/360 = -204/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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