Subtract 84/24 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 3 12/24
14/2 - 84/24 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
14/2 = 14 × 12/2 × 12 = 168/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
84/24 = 84 × 1/24 × 1 = 84/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/24 - 84/24 = 168 - 84/24 = 84/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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