Subtract 1/84 from 4/10
4/10 - 1/84 is 163/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
4/10 = 4 × 42/10 × 42 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/420 - 5/420 = 168 - 5/420 = 163/420
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