Subtract 4/84 from 16/50
16/50 - 4/84 is 143/525.
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,
16/50 = 16 × 42/50 × 42 = 672/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/2100 - 100/2100 = 672 - 100/2100 = 572/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/525
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