Subtract 24/50 from 40/84
40/84 - 24/50 is -2/525.
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,
40/84 = 40 × 25/84 × 25 = 1000/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
24/50 = 24 × 42/50 × 42 = 1008/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/2100 - 1008/2100 = 1000 - 1008/2100 = -8/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/525
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