Subtract 2/84 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2/84
14/8 - 2/84 is 145/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/168 - 4/168 = 294 - 4/168 = 290/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/84
- In mixed form: 161/84
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