Subtract 9/4 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 2 1/4
84/6 - 9/4 is 47/4.
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,
9/4 = 9 × 3/4 × 3 = 27/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/12 - 27/12 = 168 - 27/12 = 141/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/4
- In mixed form: 113/4
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