Subtract 50/21 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 2 8/21
452 - 5021 is 84542.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
452 = 45 × 212 × 21 = 94542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
5021 = 50 × 221 × 2 = 10042 - Subtract the two like fractions:
94542 - 10042 = 945 - 10042 = 84542 - In mixed form: 20542
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