Subtract 14/84 from 60/16, Solve 3 12/16

Subtract 14/84 from 60/16

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 14/84

60/16 - 14/84 is 43/12.

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,
60/16 = 60 × 21/16 × 21 = 1260/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
14/84 = 14 × 4/84 × 4 = 56/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/336 - 56/336 = 1260 - 56/336 = 1204/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12

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