Subtract 15/84 from 4/2, Solve 2 0/2

Subtract 15/84 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/84

4/2 - 15/84 is 51/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
4/2 = 4 × 42/2 × 42 = 168/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 15/84 = 168 - 15/84 = 153/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/28
In mixed form: 123/28

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