Subtract 14/15 from 1/84
1/84 - 14/15 is -129/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 15 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 15 × 28 = 420,
14/15 = 14 × 28/15 × 28 = 392/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/420 - 392/420 = 5 - 392/420 = -387/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/140
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