Subtract 5/21 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 5/21
50/24 - 5/21 is 155/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
5/21 = 5 × 8/21 × 8 = 40/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 40/168 = 350 - 40/168 = 310/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/84
- In mixed form: 171/84
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