Subtract 70/84 from 2/50
2/50 - 70/84 is -119/150.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 42/50 × 42 = 84/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/2100 - 1750/2100 = 84 - 1750/2100 = -1666/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/150
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