Subtract 72/5 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 14 2/5
84/6 - 72/5 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
84/6 = 84 × 5/6 × 5 = 420/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
72/5 = 72 × 6/5 × 6 = 432/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/30 - 432/30 = 420 - 432/30 = -12/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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