Subtract 50/28 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 1 22/28
36/21 - 50/28 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
36/21 = 36 × 4/21 × 4 = 144/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/84 - 150/84 = 144 - 150/84 = -6/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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