Subtract 16/36 from 2/84
2/84 - 16/36 is -53/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/252 - 112/252 = 6 - 112/252 = -106/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/126
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