Subtract 75/84 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 75/84
50/25 - 75/84 is 31/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
75/84 = 75 × 25/84 × 25 = 1875/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4200/2100 - 1875/2100 = 4200 - 1875/2100 = 2325/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/28
- In mixed form: 13/28
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