Subtract 10/84 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 10/84
70/50 - 10/84 is 269/210.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 42/50 × 42 = 2940/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/2100 - 250/2100 = 2940 - 250/2100 = 2690/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/210
- In mixed form: 159/210
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