Subtract 20/50 from 9/21
9/21 - 20/50 is 1/35.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 50/21 × 50 = 450/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
20/50 = 20 × 21/50 × 21 = 420/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1050 - 420/1050 = 450 - 420/1050 = 30/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/35
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