Subtract 84/10 from 4/6
1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 8 4/10
4/6 - 84/10 is -116/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
84/10 = 84 × 3/10 × 3 = 252/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/30 - 252/30 = 20 - 252/30 = -232/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/15
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