Subtract 10/24 from 16/84
16/84 - 10/24 is -19/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
16/84 = 16 × 2/84 × 2 = 32/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/168 - 70/168 = 32 - 70/168 = -38/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/84
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