Subtract 2/84 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 2/84
7/2 - 2/84 is 73/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
7/2 = 7 × 42/2 × 42 = 294/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/84 - 2/84 = 294 - 2/84 = 292/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/21
- In mixed form: 310/21
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