Subtract 16/21 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 16/21
50/25 - 16/21 is 26/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
50/25 = 50 × 21/25 × 21 = 1050/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
16/21 = 16 × 25/21 × 25 = 400/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/525 - 400/525 = 1050 - 400/525 = 650/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
- In mixed form: 15/21
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