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Subtract 1/84 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1/84

5/2 - 1/84 is 209/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
    5/2 = 5 × 42/2 × 42 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/84 - 1/84 = 210 - 1/84 = 209/84
  5. In mixed form: 241/84

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