Subtract 21/50 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 21/50
5/3 - 21/50 is 187/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 63/150 = 250 - 63/150 = 187/150 - In mixed form: 137/150
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