Subtract 14/21 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 14/21
84/28 - 14/21 is 7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
84/28 = 84 × 3/28 × 3 = 252/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/84 - 56/84 = 252 - 56/84 = 196/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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