Subtract 8/24 from 3/84
3/84 - 8/24 is -25/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/168 - 56/168 = 6 - 56/168 = -50/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/84
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