Subtract 6/10 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 6/10
84/28 - 6/10 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
6/10 = 6 × 14/10 × 14 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/140 - 84/140 = 420 - 84/140 = 336/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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