Subtract 15/5 from 7/84
1st number: 7/84, 2nd number: 3 0/5
7/84 - 15/5 is -35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
15/5 = 15 × 84/5 × 84 = 1260/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/420 - 1260/420 = 35 - 1260/420 = -1225/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12
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