Subtract 14/21 from 9/50
9/50 - 14/21 is -73/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
9/50 = 9 × 21/50 × 21 = 189/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
14/21 = 14 × 50/21 × 50 = 700/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/1050 - 700/1050 = 189 - 700/1050 = -511/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/150
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