Subtract 21/28 from 50/75
50/75 - 21/28 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
21/28 = 21 × 75/28 × 75 = 1575/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/2100 - 1575/2100 = 1400 - 1575/2100 = -175/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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