Subtract 54/50 from 14/84
1st number: 14/84, 2nd number: 1 4/50
14/84 - 54/50 is -137/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
54/50 = 54 × 42/50 × 42 = 2268/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/2100 - 2268/2100 = 350 - 2268/2100 = -1918/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/150
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