Subtract 2/84 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 2/84
10/6 - 2/84 is 23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
10/6 = 10 × 14/6 × 14 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/84 - 2/84 = 140 - 2/84 = 138/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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