Subtract 2/84 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 2/84
60/32 - 2/84 is 311/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
60/32 = 60 × 21/32 × 21 = 1260/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
2/84 = 2 × 8/84 × 8 = 16/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/672 - 16/672 = 1260 - 16/672 = 1244/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/168
- In mixed form: 1143/168
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