Subtract 18/24 from 84/14
1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 18/24
84/14 - 18/24 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
84/14 = 84 × 12/14 × 12 = 1008/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/168 - 126/168 = 1008 - 126/168 = 882/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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