Subtract 3/21 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 3/21
50/8 - 3/21 is 171/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/168 - 24/168 = 1050 - 24/168 = 1026/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/28
- In mixed form: 63/28
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