Subtract 2/7 from 16/84
16/84 - 2/7 is -2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
16/84 = 16 × 1/84 × 1 = 16/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
2/7 = 2 × 12/7 × 12 = 24/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/84 - 24/84 = 16 - 24/84 = -8/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/21
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