Subtract 4/7 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 4/7
84/2 - 4/7 is 290/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
84/2 = 84 × 7/2 × 7 = 588/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
4/7 = 4 × 2/7 × 2 = 8/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/14 - 8/14 = 588 - 8/14 = 580/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 290/7
- In mixed form: 413/7
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