Subtract 15/81 from 21/50
21/50 - 15/81 is 317/1350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
21/50 = 21 × 81/50 × 81 = 1701/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
15/81 = 15 × 50/81 × 50 = 750/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/4050 - 750/4050 = 1701 - 750/4050 = 951/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/1350
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