Subtract 1/12 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 1/12
84/5 - 1/12 is 1003/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
84/5 = 84 × 12/5 × 12 = 1008/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/60 - 5/60 = 1008 - 5/60 = 1003/60 - In mixed form: 1643/60
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