Subtract 90/84 from 36/50
1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 6/84
36/50 - 90/84 is -123/350.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
90/84 = 90 × 25/84 × 25 = 2250/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/2100 - 2250/2100 = 1512 - 2250/2100 = -738/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/350
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