Subtract 24/84 from 21/75
21/75 - 24/84 is -1/175.
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,
21/75 = 21 × 28/75 × 28 = 588/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/2100 - 600/2100 = 588 - 600/2100 = -12/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/175
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