Subtract 50/75 from 56/84
56/84 - 50/75 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/2100 - 1400/2100 = 1400 - 1400/2100 = 0/2100 - The answer is 0
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