Subtract 36/40 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 36/40
84/6 - 36/40 is 131/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
84/6 = 84 × 20/6 × 20 = 1680/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/120 - 108/120 = 1680 - 108/120 = 1572/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/10
- In mixed form: 131/10
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