Subtract 21/50 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 21/50
7/6 - 21/50 is 56/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 63/150 = 175 - 63/150 = 112/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/75
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