Subtract 21/50 from 5/56
5/56 - 21/50 is -463/1400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
5/56 = 5 × 25/56 × 25 = 125/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
21/50 = 21 × 28/50 × 28 = 588/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/1400 - 588/1400 = 125 - 588/1400 = -463/1400
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