Subtract 8/84 from 50/75
50/75 - 8/84 is 4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 84 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 84 × 25 = 2100,
8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/2100 - 200/2100 = 1400 - 200/2100 = 1200/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7
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