Subtract 20/6 from 84/64
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 3 2/6
84/64 - 20/6 is -97/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
84/64 = 84 × 3/64 × 3 = 252/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
20/6 = 20 × 32/6 × 32 = 640/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/192 - 640/192 = 252 - 640/192 = -388/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/48
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