Subtract 24/50 from 21/14
1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 24/50
21/14 - 24/50 is 51/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
21/14 = 21 × 25/14 × 25 = 525/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/350 - 168/350 = 525 - 168/350 = 357/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/50
- In mixed form: 11/50
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