Subtract 35/25 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 1 10/25
84/6 - 35/25 is 63/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/150 - 210/150 = 2100 - 210/150 = 1890/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
- In mixed form: 123/5
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