Answers

Subtract 50/49 from 3/42

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

3/42 - 50/49 is -93/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   50/49 = 50 × 6/49 × 6 = 300/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/294 - 300/294 = 21 - 300/294 = -279/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/98

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