Subtract 36/6 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 6 0/6
2/84 - 36/6 is -251/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
36/6 = 36 × 14/6 × 14 = 504/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/84 - 504/84 = 2 - 504/84 = -502/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/42
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