Subtract 6/84 from 90/32, Solve 2 26/32

Subtract 6/84 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 6/84

90/32 - 6/84 is 307/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
90/32 = 90 × 21/32 × 21 = 1890/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/672 - 48/672 = 1890 - 48/672 = 1842/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/112
In mixed form: 283/112

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