Subtract 10/84 from 32/50
32/50 - 10/84 is 547/1050.
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,
32/50 = 32 × 42/50 × 42 = 1344/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/2100 - 250/2100 = 1344 - 250/2100 = 1094/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 547/1050
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