Subtract 5/42 from 1/25
1/25 - 5/42 is -83/1050.
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,
1/25 = 1 × 42/25 × 42 = 42/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
5/42 = 5 × 25/42 × 25 = 125/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/1050 - 125/1050 = 42 - 125/1050 = -83/1050
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