Subtract 80/84 from 1/15
1/15 - 80/84 is -31/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
1/15 = 1 × 28/15 × 28 = 28/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
80/84 = 80 × 5/84 × 5 = 400/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/420 - 400/420 = 28 - 400/420 = -372/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/35
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