Subtract 5/84 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 5/84
15/2 - 5/84 is 625/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
15/2 = 15 × 42/2 × 42 = 630/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/84 - 5/84 = 630 - 5/84 = 625/84 - In mixed form: 737/84
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