Subtract 84/28 from 15/16
1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 3 0/28
15/16 - 84/28 is -33/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
84/28 = 84 × 4/28 × 4 = 336/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/112 - 336/112 = 105 - 336/112 = -231/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/16
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