Subtract 3/21 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 3/21
84/28 - 3/21 is 20/7.
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,
3/21 = 3 × 4/21 × 4 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/84 - 12/84 = 252 - 12/84 = 240/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
- In mixed form: 26/7
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