Subtract 4/84 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 4/84
28/14 - 4/84 is 41/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
28/14 = 28 × 6/14 × 6 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
4/84 = 4 × 1/84 × 1 = 4/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 4/84 = 168 - 4/84 = 164/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
- In mixed form: 120/21
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