Subtract 6/50 from 21/40
2140 - 650 is 81200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
2140 = 21 × 540 × 5 = 105200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
650 = 6 × 450 × 4 = 24200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105200 - 24200 = 105 - 24200 = 81200
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