Subtract 6/28 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 6/28
8/6 - 6/28 is 47/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
8/6 = 8 × 14/6 × 14 = 112/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/84 - 18/84 = 112 - 18/84 = 94/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/42
- In mixed form: 15/42
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