Subtract 50/8 from 30/21
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 6 2/8
30/21 - 50/8 is -135/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
30/21 = 30 × 8/21 × 8 = 240/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/168 - 1050/168 = 240 - 1050/168 = -810/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/28
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