Subtract 14/84 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 14/84
35/8 - 14/84 is 101/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/168 - 28/168 = 735 - 28/168 = 707/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/24
- In mixed form: 45/24
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