Subtract 7/84 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 7/84
15/5 - 7/84 is 35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
15/5 = 15 × 84/5 × 84 = 1260/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/420 - 35/420 = 1260 - 35/420 = 1225/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
- In mixed form: 211/12
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