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Subtract 2/21 from 7/50

7/50 - 2/21 is 47/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    7/50 = 7 × 21/50 × 21 = 147/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    2/21 = 2 × 50/21 × 50 = 100/1050
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/1050 - 100/1050 = 147 - 100/1050 = 47/1050

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