Subtract 72/50 from 3/84
1st number: 3/84, 2nd number: 1 22/50
3/84 - 72/50 is -983/700.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
72/50 = 72 × 42/50 × 42 = 3024/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/2100 - 3024/2100 = 75 - 3024/2100 = -2949/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -983/700
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