Subtract 3/50 from 80/21
1st number: 3 17/21, 2nd number: 3/50
80/21 - 3/50 is 3937/1050.
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,
80/21 = 80 × 50/21 × 50 = 4000/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
3/50 = 3 × 21/50 × 21 = 63/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4000/1050 - 63/1050 = 4000 - 63/1050 = 3937/1050 - In mixed form: 3787/1050
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