Subtract 6/25 from 3/84, Solve 3/84

Subtract 6/25 from 3/84

3/84 - 6/25 is -143/700.

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,
6/25 = 6 × 84/25 × 84 = 504/2100
Subtract the two like fractions:
75/2100 - 504/2100 = 75 - 504/2100 = -429/2100
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/700

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