Subtract 6/50 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 6/50
2110 - 650 is 9950.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
2110 = 21 × 510 × 5 = 10550 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
650 = 6 × 150 × 1 = 650 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10550 - 650 = 105 - 650 = 9950 - In mixed form: 14950
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