Subtract 12/30 from 16/84
16/84 - 12/30 is -22/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
12/30 = 12 × 14/30 × 14 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/420 - 168/420 = 80 - 168/420 = -88/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/105
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