Subtract 25/16 from 3/84
1st number: 3/84, 2nd number: 1 9/16
3/84 - 25/16 is -171/112.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
25/16 = 25 × 21/16 × 21 = 525/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/336 - 525/336 = 12 - 525/336 = -513/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/112
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