Subtract 14/84 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 14/84
30/16 - 14/84 is 41/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
30/16 = 30 × 21/16 × 21 = 630/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
14/84 = 14 × 4/84 × 4 = 56/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/336 - 56/336 = 630 - 56/336 = 574/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
- In mixed form: 117/24
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