Subtract 3/84 from 28/64
28/64 - 3/84 is 45/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
28/64 = 28 × 21/64 × 21 = 588/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
3/84 = 3 × 16/84 × 16 = 48/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/1344 - 48/1344 = 588 - 48/1344 = 540/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/112
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