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Subtract 24/84 from 12/75

12/75 - 24/84 is -22/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    12/75 = 12 × 28/75 × 28 = 336/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/2100 - 600/2100 = 336 - 600/2100 = -264/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/175

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