Subtract 8/21 from 5/84
5/84 - 8/21 is -9/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/84 - 32/84 = 5 - 32/84 = -27/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28
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