Subtract 16/84 from 1/6
1/6 - 16/84 is -1/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
1/6 = 1 × 14/6 × 14 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
16/84 = 16 × 1/84 × 1 = 16/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/84 - 16/84 = 14 - 16/84 = -2/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/42
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