Subtract 28/84 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 28/84
30/16 - 28/84 is 37/24.
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,
28/84 = 28 × 4/84 × 4 = 112/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/336 - 112/336 = 630 - 112/336 = 518/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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