Subtract 3/84 from 16/30
16/30 - 3/84 is 209/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
16/30 = 16 × 14/30 × 14 = 224/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/420 - 15/420 = 224 - 15/420 = 209/420
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