Subtract 50/21 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2 8/21
65 - 5021 is -124105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
65 = 6 × 215 × 21 = 126105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
5021 = 50 × 521 × 5 = 250105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126105 - 250105 = 126 - 250105 = -124105
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