Subtract 5/18 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 5/18
50/21 - 5/18 is 265/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
50/21 = 50 × 6/21 × 6 = 300/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/126 - 35/126 = 300 - 35/126 = 265/126 - In mixed form: 213/126
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