Subtract 1/5 from 1/84
1/84 - 1/5 is -79/420.
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,
1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
1/5 = 1 × 84/5 × 84 = 84/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/420 - 84/420 = 5 - 84/420 = -79/420
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