Subtract 2/84 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 2/84
15/4 - 2/84 is 313/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
15/4 = 15 × 21/4 × 21 = 315/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/84 - 2/84 = 315 - 2/84 = 313/84 - In mixed form: 361/84
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