Subtract 4/84 from 7/15
7/15 - 4/84 is 44/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
7/15 = 7 × 28/15 × 28 = 196/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/420 - 20/420 = 196 - 20/420 = 176/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/105
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