Subtract 50/21 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 2 8/21
2710 - 5021 is 67210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
2710 = 27 × 2110 × 21 = 567210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
5021 = 50 × 1021 × 10 = 500210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567210 - 500210 = 567 - 500210 = 67210
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