Subtract 49/50 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 49/50
21/3 - 49/50 is 301/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
21/3 = 21 × 50/3 × 50 = 1050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/150 - 147/150 = 1050 - 147/150 = 903/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/50
- In mixed form: 61/50
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