Subtract 2/16 from 28/84
28/84 - 2/16 is 5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
28/84 = 28 × 4/84 × 4 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/336 - 42/336 = 112 - 42/336 = 70/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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