Subtract 80/21 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 3 17/21
50/18 - 80/21 is -65/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
80/21 = 80 × 6/21 × 6 = 480/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/126 - 480/126 = 350 - 480/126 = -130/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/63
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