Subtract 50/84 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 50/84
90/50 - 50/84 is 253/210.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 42/50 × 42 = 3780/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
50/84 = 50 × 25/84 × 25 = 1250/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/2100 - 1250/2100 = 3780 - 1250/2100 = 2530/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/210
- In mixed form: 143/210
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