Subtract 10/75 from 16/84
16/84 - 10/75 is 2/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
16/84 = 16 × 25/84 × 25 = 400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
10/75 = 10 × 28/75 × 28 = 280/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/2100 - 280/2100 = 400 - 280/2100 = 120/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/35
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