Subtract 42/7 from 21/50
1st number: 21/50, 2nd number: 6 0/7
21/50 - 42/7 is -279/50.
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,
42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/350 - 2100/350 = 147 - 2100/350 = -1953/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/50
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