Subtract 7/50 from 8/84
8/84 - 7/50 is -47/1050.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 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 50 × 42 = 2100,
7/50 = 7 × 42/50 × 42 = 294/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/2100 - 294/2100 = 200 - 294/2100 = -94/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/1050
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