Subtract 75/84 from 24/35
24/35 - 75/84 is -29/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
24/35 = 24 × 12/35 × 12 = 288/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
75/84 = 75 × 5/84 × 5 = 375/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/420 - 375/420 = 288 - 375/420 = -87/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/140
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