Subtract 42/75 from 9/84
9/84 - 42/75 is -317/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
9/84 = 9 × 25/84 × 25 = 225/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/2100 - 1176/2100 = 225 - 1176/2100 = -951/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -317/700
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