Subtract 84/16 from 5/75
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 5 4/16
5/75 - 84/16 is -311/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
84/16 = 84 × 75/16 × 75 = 6300/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1200 - 6300/1200 = 80 - 6300/1200 = -6220/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/60
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