Subtract 84/16 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 5 4/16
14/6 - 84/16 is -35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
84/16 = 84 × 3/16 × 3 = 252/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/48 - 252/48 = 112 - 252/48 = -140/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12
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