Subtract 84/50 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 34/50
2/25 - 84/50 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
2/25 = 2 × 2/25 × 2 = 4/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
84/50 = 84 × 1/50 × 1 = 84/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/50 - 84/50 = 4 - 84/50 = -80/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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