Subtract 60/84 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 60/84
40/6 - 60/84 is 125/21.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 14/6 × 14 = 560/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/84 - 60/84 = 560 - 60/84 = 500/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/21
- In mixed form: 520/21
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