Subtract 84/7 from 4/15
1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 12 0/7
4/15 - 84/7 is -176/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
4/15 = 4 × 7/15 × 7 = 28/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
84/7 = 84 × 15/7 × 15 = 1260/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/105 - 1260/105 = 28 - 1260/105 = -1232/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -176/15
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