Subtract 84/24 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 3 12/24
40/6 - 84/24 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
40/6 = 40 × 4/6 × 4 = 160/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
84/24 = 84 × 1/24 × 1 = 84/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/24 - 84/24 = 160 - 84/24 = 76/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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