Subtract 5/84 from 15/20
15/20 - 5/84 is 29/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
15/20 = 15 × 21/20 × 21 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/420 - 25/420 = 315 - 25/420 = 290/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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