Subtract 5/40 from 1/84
1/84 - 5/40 is -19/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
1/84 = 1 × 10/84 × 10 = 10/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
5/40 = 5 × 21/40 × 21 = 105/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/840 - 105/840 = 10 - 105/840 = -95/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/168
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