Subtract 1/50 from 1/84
1/84 - 1/50 is -17/2100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
1/84 = 1 × 25/84 × 25 = 25/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
1/50 = 1 × 42/50 × 42 = 42/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/2100 - 42/2100 = 25 - 42/2100 = -17/2100
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