Subtract 3/5 from 16/84
16/84 - 3/5 is -43/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 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 5 × 84 = 420,
3/5 = 3 × 84/5 × 84 = 252/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/420 - 252/420 = 80 - 252/420 = -172/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/105
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