Subtract 15/84 from 56/75
56/75 - 15/84 is 1193/2100.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 28/75 × 28 = 1568/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/2100 - 375/2100 = 1568 - 375/2100 = 1193/2100
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