Subtract 2/84 from 5/8
5/8 - 2/84 is 101/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/168 - 4/168 = 105 - 4/168 = 101/168
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