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Subtract 6/8 from 1/84

1/84 - 6/8 is -31/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    6/8 = 6 × 21/8 × 21 = 126/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/168 - 126/168 = 2 - 126/168 = -124/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/42

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