Subtract 50/72 from 20/84
20/84 - 50/72 is -115/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
20/84 = 20 × 6/84 × 6 = 120/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/504 - 350/504 = 120 - 350/504 = -230/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/252
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