Subtract 84/5 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 16 4/5
2/15 - 84/5 is -50/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
2/15 = 2 × 1/15 × 1 = 2/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
84/5 = 84 × 3/5 × 3 = 252/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/15 - 252/15 = 2 - 252/15 = -250/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/3
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