Subtract 1/84 from 2/8
2/8 - 1/84 is 5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 2/168 = 42 - 2/168 = 40/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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