Subtract 70/7 from 50/3, Solve 16 2/3

Subtract 70/7 from 50/3

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

50/3 - 70/7 is 20/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
50/3 = 50 × 7/3 × 7 = 350/21
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
70/7 = 70 × 3/7 × 3 = 210/21
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/21 - 210/21 = 350 - 210/21 = 140/21
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3

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