Subtract 8/75 from 5/84
5/84 - 8/75 is -33/700.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 25/84 × 25 = 125/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/2100 - 224/2100 = 125 - 224/2100 = -99/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/700
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