Subtract 18/84 from 7/50
7/50 - 18/84 is -13/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
7/50 = 7 × 42/50 × 42 = 294/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
18/84 = 18 × 25/84 × 25 = 450/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/2100 - 450/2100 = 294 - 450/2100 = -156/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/175
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