Subtract 2/4 from 84/3
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 2/4
84/3 - 2/4 is 55/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
84/3 = 84 × 4/3 × 4 = 336/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/12 - 6/12 = 336 - 6/12 = 330/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/2
- In mixed form: 271/2
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