Subtract 2/75 from 49/84
49/84 - 2/75 is 167/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
49/84 = 49 × 25/84 × 25 = 1225/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/2100 - 56/2100 = 1225 - 56/2100 = 1169/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/300
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