Subtract 80/84 from 2/75
2/75 - 80/84 is -162/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
80/84 = 80 × 25/84 × 25 = 2000/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/2100 - 2000/2100 = 56 - 2000/2100 = -1944/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -162/175
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