Subtract 18/84 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 18/84
14/6 - 18/84 is 89/42.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 14/6 × 14 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
18/84 = 18 × 1/84 × 1 = 18/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/84 - 18/84 = 196 - 18/84 = 178/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/42
- In mixed form: 25/42
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