Subtract 84/32 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 2 20/32
60/6 - 84/32 is 59/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
60/6 = 60 × 16/6 × 16 = 960/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/96 - 252/96 = 960 - 252/96 = 708/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/8
- In mixed form: 73/8
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