Subtract 9/84 from 16/35
16/35 - 9/84 is 7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/420 - 45/420 = 192 - 45/420 = 147/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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