Subtract 30/56 from 5/84
5/84 - 30/56 is -10/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/168 - 90/168 = 10 - 90/168 = -80/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/21
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