Subtract 12/5 from 6/84
1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 2 2/5
6/84 - 12/5 is -163/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
12/5 = 12 × 84/5 × 84 = 1008/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/420 - 1008/420 = 30 - 1008/420 = -978/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/70
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