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Subtract 63/84 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 63/84

5/2 - 63/84 is 7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
    5/2 = 5 × 42/2 × 42 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/84 - 63/84 = 210 - 63/84 = 147/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  6. In mixed form: 13/4

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