Subtract 84/64 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1 20/64
20/6 - 84/64 is 97/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
20/6 = 20 × 32/6 × 32 = 640/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
84/64 = 84 × 3/64 × 3 = 252/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/192 - 252/192 = 640 - 252/192 = 388/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/48
- In mixed form: 21/48
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