Subtract 40/6 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 6 4/6
84/32 - 40/6 is -97/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
40/6 = 40 × 16/6 × 16 = 640/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/96 - 640/96 = 252 - 640/96 = -388/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/24
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