Subtract 50/7 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 7 1/7
21/2 - 50/7 is 47/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
21/2 = 21 × 7/2 × 7 = 147/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
50/7 = 50 × 2/7 × 2 = 100/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/14 - 100/14 = 147 - 100/14 = 47/14 - In mixed form: 35/14
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