Subtract 21/56 from 2/75
2/75 - 21/56 is -209/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
2/75 = 2 × 56/75 × 56 = 112/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
21/56 = 21 × 75/56 × 75 = 1575/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/4200 - 1575/4200 = 112 - 1575/4200 = -1463/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/600
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