Subtract 8/50 from 2/21
2/21 - 8/50 is -34/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
2/21 = 2 × 50/21 × 50 = 100/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
8/50 = 8 × 21/50 × 21 = 168/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/1050 - 168/1050 = 100 - 168/1050 = -68/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/525
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