Subtract 21/56 from 16/84
16/84 - 21/56 is -31/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/168 - 63/168 = 32 - 63/168 = -31/168
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