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Subtract 10/25 from 2/84

2/84 - 10/25 is -79/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    10/25 = 10 × 84/25 × 84 = 840/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/2100 - 840/2100 = 50 - 840/2100 = -790/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/210

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