Subtract 20/75 from 2/84
2/84 - 20/75 is -17/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
20/75 = 20 × 28/75 × 28 = 560/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/2100 - 560/2100 = 50 - 560/2100 = -510/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/70
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