Subtract 6/36 from 84/49
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 6/36
84/49 - 6/36 is 65/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
84/49 = 84 × 36/49 × 36 = 3024/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
6/36 = 6 × 49/36 × 49 = 294/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/1764 - 294/1764 = 3024 - 294/1764 = 2730/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/42
- In mixed form: 123/42
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