Subtract 15/84 from 12/50
12/50 - 15/84 is 43/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/2100 - 375/2100 = 504 - 375/2100 = 129/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/700
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