Subtract 9/84 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 9/84
7/6 - 9/84 is 89/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
7/6 = 7 × 14/6 × 14 = 98/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
9/84 = 9 × 1/84 × 1 = 9/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/84 - 9/84 = 98 - 9/84 = 89/84 - In mixed form: 15/84
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