What is limiting reagent ? With some easiest example

The reactant which is present in lesser amount is called limiting reagent

Limiting reagent limits the participation of other reactant which is in excess in the reaction.
Example:50 kg N2 and 10kg H2 are mixed to produce NH3.Find the limiting reagent in the production of ammonia
N2 + 3H2 → 2 NH3
convert the amount to moles
Moles of N2 = 50000g/28g mol-1 = 1785 mol
Moles of H2 = 10000g/2.016 = 4960 mol
According to the equation 1 mole of N2 reacts with 3 moles of H2
Hence 1785 mole of N2 will react with 3 X 1785 mol = 5355 moles
Here we have 4960 moles of hydrogen. hydrogen present in the lesser amount. hence hydrogen is the limiting reagent.