Subtract 28/64 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 28/64
84/6 - 28/64 is 217/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
84/6 = 84 × 32/6 × 32 = 2688/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/192 - 84/192 = 2688 - 84/192 = 2604/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/16
- In mixed form: 139/16
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