Subtract 45/84 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 45/84
20/16 - 45/84 is 5/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
20/16 = 20 × 21/16 × 21 = 420/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/336 - 180/336 = 420 - 180/336 = 240/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7
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