Subtract 24/84 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 24/84
20/6 - 24/84 is 64/21.
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,
20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
24/84 = 24 × 1/84 × 1 = 24/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/84 - 24/84 = 280 - 24/84 = 256/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
- In mixed form: 31/21
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