Subtract 36/50 from 24/84
24/84 - 36/50 is -76/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/2100 - 1512/2100 = 600 - 1512/2100 = -912/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/175
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