Subtract 16/10 from 2/84, Solve 2/84

Subtract 16/10 from 2/84

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

2/84 - 16/10 is -331/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
16/10 = 16 × 42/10 × 42 = 672/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/420 - 672/420 = 10 - 672/420 = -662/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -331/210

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