Subtract 50/84 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 50/84
20/10 - 50/84 is 59/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
20/10 = 20 × 42/10 × 42 = 840/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/420 - 250/420 = 840 - 250/420 = 590/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/42
- In mixed form: 117/42
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