Subtract 50/21 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 2 8/21
18/12 - 50/21 is -37/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
50/21 = 50 × 4/21 × 4 = 200/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/84 - 200/84 = 126 - 200/84 = -74/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/42
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