Subtract 50/21 from 7/16
1st number: 7/16, 2nd number: 2 8/21
7/16 - 50/21 is -653/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
50/21 = 50 × 16/21 × 16 = 800/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/336 - 800/336 = 147 - 800/336 = -653/336
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