Subtract 6/48 from 50/21, Solve 2 8/21

Subtract 6/48 from 50/21

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 6/48

50/21 - 6/48 is 379/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
50/21 = 50 × 16/21 × 16 = 800/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
800/336 - 42/336 = 800 - 42/336 = 758/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 379/168
In mixed form: 243/168

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