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Subtract 50/56 from 4/84

4/84 - 50/56 is -71/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    4/84 = 4 × 2/84 × 2 = 8/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/168 - 150/168 = 8 - 150/168 = -142/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/84

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