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Subtract 4/84 from 1/5

1/5 - 4/84 is 16/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    1/5 = 1 × 84/5 × 84 = 84/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/420 - 20/420 = 84 - 20/420 = 64/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/105

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