Subtract 20/84 from 6/18
6/18 - 20/84 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
6/18 = 6 × 14/18 × 14 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
20/84 = 20 × 3/84 × 3 = 60/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/252 - 60/252 = 84 - 60/252 = 24/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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