Subtract 72/9 from 6/84
1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 8 0/9
6/84 - 72/9 is -111/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
72/9 = 72 × 28/9 × 28 = 2016/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/252 - 2016/252 = 18 - 2016/252 = -1998/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/14
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