Subtract 50/42 from 14/15
1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 1 8/42
14/15 - 50/42 is -9/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/210 - 250/210 = 196 - 250/210 = -54/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35
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