Subtract 12/50 from 16/84
16/84 - 12/50 is -26/525.
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,
16/84 = 16 × 25/84 × 25 = 400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/2100 - 504/2100 = 400 - 504/2100 = -104/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/525
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