Subtract 84/81 from 2/50
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 1 3/81
2/50 - 84/81 is -673/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
2/50 = 2 × 81/50 × 81 = 162/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
84/81 = 84 × 50/81 × 50 = 4200/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/4050 - 4200/4050 = 162 - 4200/4050 = -4038/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -673/675
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