Subtract 3/84 from 24/25
24/25 - 3/84 is 647/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
24/25 = 24 × 84/25 × 84 = 2016/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/2100 - 75/2100 = 2016 - 75/2100 = 1941/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/700
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