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Subtract 2/64 from 4/84

4/84 - 2/64 is 11/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    4/84 = 4 × 16/84 × 16 = 64/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    2/64 = 2 × 21/64 × 21 = 42/1344
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/1344 - 42/1344 = 64 - 42/1344 = 22/1344
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/672

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