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simplify a/b-c/d

Solution

simplify

\frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{d}

Solution

\frac{a d - c b}{b d}

Solution steps

\frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{d}

Least Common Multiplier of

b, d : b d

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{a d}{b d} - \frac{c b}{b d}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{a d - c b}{b d}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a/b-c/d ?
The solution to a/b-c/d is (ad-cb)/(bd)