Subtract 84/56 from 15/21
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 1 28/56
15/21 - 84/56 is -11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
15/21 = 15 × 8/21 × 8 = 120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/168 - 252/168 = 120 - 252/168 = -132/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14
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