Subtract 1/84 from 6/81
6/81 - 1/84 is 47/756.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
6/81 = 6 × 28/81 × 28 = 168/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
1/84 = 1 × 27/84 × 27 = 27/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/2268 - 27/2268 = 168 - 27/2268 = 141/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/756
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