Subtract 2/50 from 16/42
16/42 - 2/50 is 179/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
16/42 = 16 × 25/42 × 25 = 400/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/1050 - 42/1050 = 400 - 42/1050 = 358/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/525
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