Subtract 36/90 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 36/90
84/6 - 36/90 is 68/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
84/6 = 84 × 15/6 × 15 = 1260/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/90 - 36/90 = 1260 - 36/90 = 1224/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/5
- In mixed form: 133/5
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