Subtract 6/72 from 1/84
1/84 - 6/72 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
1/84 = 1 × 6/84 × 6 = 6/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/504 - 42/504 = 6 - 42/504 = -36/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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