Subtract 90/20 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 4 10/20
84/6 - 90/20 is 19/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
84/6 = 84 × 10/6 × 10 = 840/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
90/20 = 90 × 3/20 × 3 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/60 - 270/60 = 840 - 270/60 = 570/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
- In mixed form: 91/2
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