Subtract 21/50 from 35/21
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 21/50
35/21 - 21/50 is 187/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
35/21 = 35 × 50/21 × 50 = 1750/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
21/50 = 21 × 21/50 × 21 = 441/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/1050 - 441/1050 = 1750 - 441/1050 = 1309/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/150
- In mixed form: 137/150
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