Subtract 12/90 from 16/84
16/84 - 12/90 is 2/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
16/84 = 16 × 15/84 × 15 = 240/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
12/90 = 12 × 14/90 × 14 = 168/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1260 - 168/1260 = 240 - 168/1260 = 72/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/35
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