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Subtract 1/21 from 50/6

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1/21

50/6 - 1/21 is 58/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    50/6 = 50 × 7/6 × 7 = 350/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    1/21 = 1 × 2/21 × 2 = 2/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/42 - 2/42 = 350 - 2/42 = 348/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/7
  6. In mixed form: 82/7

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