Subtract 15/50 from 56/21
1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 15/50
56/21 - 15/50 is 71/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
56/21 = 56 × 50/21 × 50 = 2800/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
15/50 = 15 × 21/50 × 21 = 315/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/1050 - 315/1050 = 2800 - 315/1050 = 2485/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/30
- In mixed form: 211/30
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