Subtract 8/16 from 15/84
15/84 - 8/16 is -9/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
15/84 = 15 × 4/84 × 4 = 60/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
8/16 = 8 × 21/16 × 21 = 168/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/336 - 168/336 = 60 - 168/336 = -108/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28
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