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Subtract 6/84 from 98/45

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 6/84

98/45 - 6/84 is 1327/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    98/45 = 98 × 28/45 × 28 = 2744/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    6/84 = 6 × 15/84 × 15 = 90/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2744/1260 - 90/1260 = 2744 - 90/1260 = 2654/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1327/630
  6. In mixed form: 267/630

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