Subtract 21/28 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 21/28
10/6 - 21/28 is 11/12.
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,
10/6 = 10 × 14/6 × 14 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
21/28 = 21 × 3/28 × 3 = 63/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/84 - 63/84 = 140 - 63/84 = 77/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12
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