Subtract 5/50 from 14/84, Solve 14/84

Subtract 5/50 from 14/84

14/84 - 5/50 is 1/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
5/50 = 5 × 42/50 × 42 = 210/2100
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/2100 - 210/2100 = 350 - 210/2100 = 140/2100
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15

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