Subtract 63/84 from 25/50
25/50 - 63/84 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
25/50 = 25 × 42/50 × 42 = 1050/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
63/84 = 63 × 25/84 × 25 = 1575/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/2100 - 1575/2100 = 1050 - 1575/2100 = -525/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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