Subtract 6/90 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 6/90
50/21 - 6/90 is 81/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
50/21 = 50 × 30/21 × 30 = 1500/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/630 - 42/630 = 1500 - 42/630 = 1458/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/35
- In mixed form: 211/35
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