Subtract 7/50 from 27/21
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 7/50
27/21 - 7/50 is 401/350.
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,
27/21 = 27 × 50/21 × 50 = 1350/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
7/50 = 7 × 21/50 × 21 = 147/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/1050 - 147/1050 = 1350 - 147/1050 = 1203/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/350
- In mixed form: 151/350
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