Answers

Subtract 35/21 from 50/60

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 14/21

50/60 - 35/21 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   35/21 = 35 × 20/21 × 20 = 700/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/420 - 700/420 = 350 - 700/420 = -350/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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