Subtract 5/24 from 8/84
8/84 - 5/24 is -19/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
8/84 = 8 × 2/84 × 2 = 16/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/168 - 35/168 = 16 - 35/168 = -19/168
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