Subtract 84/7 from 1/3
1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 12 0/7
1/3 - 84/7 is -35/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
1/3 = 1 × 7/3 × 7 = 7/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
84/7 = 84 × 3/7 × 3 = 252/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/21 - 252/21 = 7 - 252/21 = -245/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/3
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