Subtract 10/84 from 60/48
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 10/84
60/48 - 10/84 is 95/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
10/84 = 10 × 4/84 × 4 = 40/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/336 - 40/336 = 420 - 40/336 = 380/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/84
- In mixed form: 111/84
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