Subtract 54/4 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 13 2/4
84/6 - 54/4 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
84/6 = 84 × 2/6 × 2 = 168/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
54/4 = 54 × 3/4 × 3 = 162/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/12 - 162/12 = 168 - 162/12 = 6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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