Subtract 15/7 from 84/3
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 2 1/7
84/3 - 15/7 is 181/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
84/3 = 84 × 7/3 × 7 = 588/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
15/7 = 15 × 3/7 × 3 = 45/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/21 - 45/21 = 588 - 45/21 = 543/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/7
- In mixed form: 256/7
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