Subtract 50/25 from 8/84
1st number: 8/84, 2nd number: 2 0/25
8/84 - 50/25 is -40/21.
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,
8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/2100 - 4200/2100 = 200 - 4200/2100 = -4000/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/21
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