Subtract 15/35 from 50/84
50/84 - 15/35 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/420 - 180/420 = 250 - 180/420 = 70/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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