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Subtract 1/50 from 2/21

2/21 - 1/50 is 79/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    2/21 = 2 × 50/21 × 50 = 100/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    1/50 = 1 × 21/50 × 21 = 21/1050
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/1050 - 21/1050 = 100 - 21/1050 = 79/1050

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