Subtract 90/56 from 6/84
1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 1 34/56
6/84 - 90/56 is -43/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/168 - 270/168 = 12 - 270/168 = -258/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/28
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