Subtract 2/6 from 81/84
81/84 - 2/6 is 53/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
81/84 = 81 × 1/84 × 1 = 81/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/84 - 28/84 = 81 - 28/84 = 53/84
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