Subtract 5/15 from 7/84
7/84 - 5/15 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
5/15 = 5 × 28/15 × 28 = 140/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/420 - 140/420 = 35 - 140/420 = -105/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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