Subtract 2/84 from 3/5
3/5 - 2/84 is 121/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
3/5 = 3 × 84/5 × 84 = 252/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/420 - 10/420 = 252 - 10/420 = 242/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/210
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/5-2/84 3/5-4/84 3/10-2/84 9/5-2/84 3/5-6/84 3/15-2/84 15/5-2/84 3/5-10/84 3/25-2/84 21/5-2/84 3/5-14/84 3/35-2/84