Subtract 4/84 from 2/10
2/10 - 4/84 is 16/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
2/10 = 2 × 42/10 × 42 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/420 - 20/420 = 84 - 20/420 = 64/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/105
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