Subtract 20/50 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 20/50
36/21 - 20/50 is 46/35.
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,
36/21 = 36 × 50/21 × 50 = 1800/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
20/50 = 20 × 21/50 × 21 = 420/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/1050 - 420/1050 = 1800 - 420/1050 = 1380/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/35
- In mixed form: 111/35
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