Subtract 25/50 from 5/84
5/84 - 25/50 is -37/84.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 25/84 × 25 = 125/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
25/50 = 25 × 42/50 × 42 = 1050/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/2100 - 1050/2100 = 125 - 1050/2100 = -925/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/84
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