Subtract 30/84 from 5/50
5/50 - 30/84 is -9/35.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 42/50 × 42 = 210/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
30/84 = 30 × 25/84 × 25 = 750/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/2100 - 750/2100 = 210 - 750/2100 = -540/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35
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