Subtract 12/84 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 12/84
50/21 - 12/84 is 47/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
50/21 = 50 × 4/21 × 4 = 200/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
12/84 = 12 × 1/84 × 1 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/84 - 12/84 = 200 - 12/84 = 188/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/21
- In mixed form: 25/21
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