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Subtract 7/12 from 84/16

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 7/12

84/16 - 7/12 is 14/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    84/16 = 84 × 3/16 × 3 = 252/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    7/12 = 7 × 4/12 × 4 = 28/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/48 - 28/48 = 252 - 28/48 = 224/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  6. In mixed form: 42/3

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