Subtract 5/8 from 4/84
4/84 - 5/8 is -97/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
4/84 = 4 × 2/84 × 2 = 8/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/168 - 105/168 = 8 - 105/168 = -97/168
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