Subtract 36/84 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 36/84
36/6 - 36/84 is 39/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
36/6 = 36 × 14/6 × 14 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
36/84 = 36 × 1/84 × 1 = 36/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/84 - 36/84 = 504 - 36/84 = 468/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/7
- In mixed form: 54/7
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