Subtract 14/56 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 14/56
84/28 - 14/56 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
84/28 = 84 × 2/28 × 2 = 168/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
14/56 = 14 × 1/56 × 1 = 14/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/56 - 14/56 = 168 - 14/56 = 154/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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