Subtract 14/84 from 14/16
14/16 - 14/84 is 17/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
14/84 = 14 × 4/84 × 4 = 56/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/336 - 56/336 = 294 - 56/336 = 238/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/24
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