Subtract 2/84 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 2/84
84/16 - 2/84 is 439/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
84/16 = 84 × 21/16 × 21 = 1764/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
2/84 = 2 × 4/84 × 4 = 8/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/336 - 8/336 = 1764 - 8/336 = 1756/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/84
- In mixed form: 519/84
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