Subtract 2/6 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 2/6
84/24 - 2/6 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
84/24 = 84 × 1/24 × 1 = 84/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/24 - 8/24 = 84 - 8/24 = 76/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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