Subtract 7/21 from 2/50
2/50 - 7/21 is -22/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
7/21 = 7 × 50/21 × 50 = 350/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/1050 - 350/1050 = 42 - 350/1050 = -308/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/75
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