Subtract 50/12 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 4 2/12
45/21 - 50/12 is -85/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
45/21 = 45 × 4/21 × 4 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 350/84 = 180 - 350/84 = -170/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/42
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