Subtract 20/50 from 8/21
8/21 - 20/50 is -2/105.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 50/21 × 50 = 400/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
20/50 = 20 × 21/50 × 21 = 420/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/1050 - 420/1050 = 400 - 420/1050 = -20/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/105
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