Subtract 5/84 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 5/84
60/24 - 5/84 is 205/84.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 10/168 = 420 - 10/168 = 410/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/84
- In mixed form: 237/84
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