Subtract 21/56 from 50/3, Solve 16 2/3

Subtract 21/56 from 50/3

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 21/56

50/3 - 21/56 is 391/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
50/3 = 50 × 56/3 × 56 = 2800/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/168 - 63/168 = 2800 - 63/168 = 2737/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/24
In mixed form: 167/24

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