Subtract 6/8 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 6/8
84/24 - 6/8 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/24 - 18/24 = 84 - 18/24 = 66/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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