Subtract 84/7 from 3/16
1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 12 0/7
3/16 - 84/7 is -189/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
84/7 = 84 × 16/7 × 16 = 1344/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/112 - 1344/112 = 21 - 1344/112 = -1323/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -189/16
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