Subtract 3/84 from 60/2
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 3/84
60/2 - 3/84 is 839/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
60/2 = 60 × 42/2 × 42 = 2520/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/84 - 3/84 = 2520 - 3/84 = 2517/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 839/28
- In mixed form: 2927/28
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