Subtract 15/7 from 21/50
1st number: 21/50, 2nd number: 2 1/7
21/50 - 15/7 is -603/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
15/7 = 15 × 50/7 × 50 = 750/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/350 - 750/350 = 147 - 750/350 = -603/350
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