Subtract 36/50 from 4/21
4/21 - 36/50 is -278/525.
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,
4/21 = 4 × 50/21 × 50 = 200/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
36/50 = 36 × 21/50 × 21 = 756/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1050 - 756/1050 = 200 - 756/1050 = -556/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -278/525
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