Subtract 84/7 from 4/5
1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 12 0/7
4/5 - 84/7 is -56/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
4/5 = 4 × 7/5 × 7 = 28/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
84/7 = 84 × 5/7 × 5 = 420/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/35 - 420/35 = 28 - 420/35 = -392/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/5
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