Subtract 50/21 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 2 8/21
5/10 - 50/21 is -79/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
5/10 = 5 × 21/10 × 21 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
50/21 = 50 × 10/21 × 10 = 500/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/210 - 500/210 = 105 - 500/210 = -395/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/42
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