Subtract 2/25 from 6/84
6/84 - 2/25 is -3/350.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 25/84 × 25 = 150/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
2/25 = 2 × 84/25 × 84 = 168/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/2100 - 168/2100 = 150 - 168/2100 = -18/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/350
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