Subtract 25/4 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 6 1/4
84/24 - 25/4 is -11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 4 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 4 × 6 = 24,
25/4 = 25 × 6/4 × 6 = 150/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/24 - 150/24 = 84 - 150/24 = -66/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4
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