Subtract 28/84 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 28/84
16/8 - 28/84 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
16/8 = 16 × 21/8 × 21 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
28/84 = 28 × 2/84 × 2 = 56/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/168 - 56/168 = 336 - 56/168 = 280/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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