Subtract 4/84 from 90/16, Solve 5 10/16

Subtract 4/84 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 4/84

90/16 - 4/84 is 937/168.

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,
90/16 = 90 × 21/16 × 21 = 1890/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
4/84 = 4 × 4/84 × 4 = 16/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/336 - 16/336 = 1890 - 16/336 = 1874/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/168
In mixed form: 597/168

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