Subtract 21/5 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 4 1/5
50/6 - 21/5 is 62/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
21/5 = 21 × 6/5 × 6 = 126/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/30 - 126/30 = 250 - 126/30 = 124/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/15
- In mixed form: 42/15
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