Subtract 2/7 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 2/7
84/8 - 2/7 is 143/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
84/8 = 84 × 7/8 × 7 = 588/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
2/7 = 2 × 8/7 × 8 = 16/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/56 - 16/56 = 588 - 16/56 = 572/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/14
- In mixed form: 103/14
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