Subtract 3/84 from 40/50
40/50 - 3/84 is 107/140.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 42/50 × 42 = 1680/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/2100 - 75/2100 = 1680 - 75/2100 = 1605/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/140
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