Subtract 2/16 from 12/84
12/84 - 2/16 is 1/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
12/84 = 12 × 4/84 × 4 = 48/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/336 - 42/336 = 48 - 42/336 = 6/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/56
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