Subtract 20/7 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 2 6/7
84/6 - 20/7 is 78/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
84/6 = 84 × 7/6 × 7 = 588/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
20/7 = 20 × 6/7 × 6 = 120/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/42 - 120/42 = 588 - 120/42 = 468/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 78/7
- In mixed form: 111/7
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