Subtract 9/84 from 42/50
42/50 - 9/84 is 513/700.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 42/50 × 42 = 1764/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
9/84 = 9 × 25/84 × 25 = 225/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/2100 - 225/2100 = 1764 - 225/2100 = 1539/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 513/700
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