Subtract 28/3 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 9 1/3
84/6 - 28/3 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
84/6 = 84 × 1/6 × 1 = 84/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
28/3 = 28 × 2/3 × 2 = 56/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/6 - 56/6 = 84 - 56/6 = 28/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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