Subtract 16/84 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 16/84
15/12 - 16/84 is 89/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
16/84 = 16 × 1/84 × 1 = 16/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/84 - 16/84 = 105 - 16/84 = 89/84 - In mixed form: 15/84
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