Subtract 16/84 from 30/5, Solve 6 0/5

Subtract 16/84 from 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 16/84

30/5 - 16/84 is 122/21.

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,
30/5 = 30 × 84/5 × 84 = 2520/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/420 - 80/420 = 2520 - 80/420 = 2440/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/21
In mixed form: 517/21

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