Subtract 84/14 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 6 0/14
3/8 - 84/14 is -45/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
3/8 = 3 × 7/8 × 7 = 21/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
84/14 = 84 × 4/14 × 4 = 336/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/56 - 336/56 = 21 - 336/56 = -315/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/8
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