Subtract 2/42 from 2/25
2/25 - 2/42 is 17/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
2/25 = 2 × 42/25 × 42 = 84/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
2/42 = 2 × 25/42 × 25 = 50/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/1050 - 50/1050 = 84 - 50/1050 = 34/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/525
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