Subtract 10/25 from 54/84
54/84 - 10/25 is 17/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
54/84 = 54 × 25/84 × 25 = 1350/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
10/25 = 10 × 84/25 × 84 = 840/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/2100 - 840/2100 = 1350 - 840/2100 = 510/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/70
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