Subtract 72/35 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 2 2/35
50/21 - 72/35 is 34/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
72/35 = 72 × 3/35 × 3 = 216/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/105 - 216/105 = 250 - 216/105 = 34/105
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