Subtract 90/84 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 6/84
2/6 - 90/84 is -31/42.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
90/84 = 90 × 1/84 × 1 = 90/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/84 - 90/84 = 28 - 90/84 = -62/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/6-90/84 2/12-90/84 2/18-90/84 10/6-90/84 2/30-90/84 14/6-90/84 2/42-90/84