Subtract 28/20 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 1 8/20
84/6 - 28/20 is 63/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
84/6 = 84 × 10/6 × 10 = 840/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/60 - 84/60 = 840 - 84/60 = 756/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
- In mixed form: 123/5
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