Subtract 25/81 from 24/84
24/84 - 25/81 is -13/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
24/84 = 24 × 27/84 × 27 = 648/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
25/81 = 25 × 28/81 × 28 = 700/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/2268 - 700/2268 = 648 - 700/2268 = -52/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/567
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