Subtract 36/32 from 6/84, Solve 6/84

Subtract 36/32 from 6/84

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

6/84 - 36/32 is -59/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
36/32 = 36 × 21/32 × 21 = 756/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/672 - 756/672 = 48 - 756/672 = -708/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/56

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