Subtract 7/84 from 6/16
6/16 - 7/84 is 7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
7/84 = 7 × 4/84 × 4 = 28/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/336 - 28/336 = 126 - 28/336 = 98/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24
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