Subtract 2/84 from 50/10, Solve 5 0/10

Subtract 2/84 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 2/84

50/10 - 2/84 is 209/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
50/10 = 50 × 42/10 × 42 = 2100/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/420 - 10/420 = 2100 - 10/420 = 2090/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/42
In mixed form: 441/42

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