Subtract 60/84 from 45/16, Solve 2 13/16

Subtract 60/84 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 60/84

45/16 - 60/84 is 235/112.

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,
45/16 = 45 × 21/16 × 21 = 945/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
60/84 = 60 × 4/84 × 4 = 240/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
945/336 - 240/336 = 945 - 240/336 = 705/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/112
In mixed form: 211/112

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