Subtract 3/21 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 3/21
84/8 - 3/21 is 145/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
84/8 = 84 × 21/8 × 21 = 1764/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/168 - 24/168 = 1764 - 24/168 = 1740/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/14
- In mixed form: 105/14
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