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Subtract 5/3 from 6/84

1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 1 2/3

6/84 - 5/3 is -67/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/84 - 140/84 = 6 - 140/84 = -134/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/42

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