Subtract 28/40 from 8/84
8/84 - 28/40 is -127/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
8/84 = 8 × 10/84 × 10 = 80/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
28/40 = 28 × 21/40 × 21 = 588/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/840 - 588/840 = 80 - 588/840 = -508/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/210
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