Subtract 2/15 from 84/4
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 2/15
84/4 - 2/15 is 313/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
84/4 = 84 × 15/4 × 15 = 1260/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/60 - 8/60 = 1260 - 8/60 = 1252/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/15
- In mixed form: 2013/15
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