Subtract 15/6 from 84/21
1st number: 4 0/21, 2nd number: 2 3/6
84/21 - 15/6 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
84/21 = 84 × 2/21 × 2 = 168/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/42 - 105/42 = 168 - 105/42 = 63/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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