Subtract 3/50 from 84/75
1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 3/50
84/75 - 3/50 is 53/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
84/75 = 84 × 2/75 × 2 = 168/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/150 - 9/150 = 168 - 9/150 = 159/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/50
- In mixed form: 13/50
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