Subtract 36/84 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 36/84
60/24 - 36/84 is 29/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
36/84 = 36 × 2/84 × 2 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 72/168 = 420 - 72/168 = 348/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/14
- In mixed form: 21/14
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