Subtract 7/25 from 2/84
2/84 - 7/25 is -269/1050.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
7/25 = 7 × 84/25 × 84 = 588/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/2100 - 588/2100 = 50 - 588/2100 = -538/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/1050
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