Subtract 84/40 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 2 4/40
8/6 - 84/40 is -23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/120 - 252/120 = 160 - 252/120 = -92/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/30
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