Subtract 21/25 from 3/84
3/84 - 21/25 is -563/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
21/25 = 21 × 84/25 × 84 = 1764/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/2100 - 1764/2100 = 75 - 1764/2100 = -1689/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -563/700
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