Subtract 5/84 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 5/84
24/9 - 5/84 is 73/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/252 - 15/252 = 672 - 15/252 = 657/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/28
- In mixed form: 217/28
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