Subtract 6/84 from 2/5
2/5 - 6/84 is 23/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
2/5 = 2 × 84/5 × 84 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/420 - 30/420 = 168 - 30/420 = 138/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/70
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