Subtract 50/84 from 12/30
12/30 - 50/84 is -41/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
12/30 = 12 × 14/30 × 14 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/420 - 250/420 = 168 - 250/420 = -82/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/210
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