Subtract 14/84 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 14/84
90/50 - 14/84 is 49/30.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 42/50 × 42 = 3780/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/2100 - 350/2100 = 3780 - 350/2100 = 3430/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/30
- In mixed form: 119/30
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