Subtract 2/84 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2/84
16/9 - 2/84 is 221/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
16/9 = 16 × 28/9 × 28 = 448/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/252 - 6/252 = 448 - 6/252 = 442/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/126
- In mixed form: 195/126
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