Subtract 5/21 from 50/75
50/75 - 5/21 is 3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/525 - 125/525 = 350 - 125/525 = 225/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7
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