Subtract 84/21 from 6/84
1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 4 0/21
6/84 - 84/21 is -55/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
84/21 = 84 × 4/21 × 4 = 336/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/84 - 336/84 = 6 - 336/84 = -330/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/14
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