Subtract 7/10 from 84/15
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 7/10
84/15 - 7/10 is 49/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
84/15 = 84 × 2/15 × 2 = 168/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/30 - 21/30 = 168 - 21/30 = 147/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
- In mixed form: 49/10
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