Subtract 54/84 from 14/50
14/50 - 54/84 is -127/350.
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,
14/50 = 14 × 42/50 × 42 = 588/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
54/84 = 54 × 25/84 × 25 = 1350/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/2100 - 1350/2100 = 588 - 1350/2100 = -762/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/350
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