Subtract 2/5 from 2/84
2/84 - 2/5 is -79/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 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 5 × 84 = 420,
2/5 = 2 × 84/5 × 84 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/420 - 168/420 = 10 - 168/420 = -158/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/210
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