Subtract 49/21 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2 7/21
50/9 - 49/21 is 29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
50/9 = 50 × 7/9 × 7 = 350/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
49/21 = 49 × 3/21 × 3 = 147/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/63 - 147/63 = 350 - 147/63 = 203/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/9
- In mixed form: 32/9
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