Subtract 28/42 from 3/50
3/50 - 28/42 is -91/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
3/50 = 3 × 21/50 × 21 = 63/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
28/42 = 28 × 25/42 × 25 = 700/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/1050 - 700/1050 = 63 - 700/1050 = -637/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/150
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