Subtract 42/50 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 42/50
14/4 - 42/50 is 133/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
14/4 = 14 × 25/4 × 25 = 350/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
42/50 = 42 × 2/50 × 2 = 84/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/100 - 84/100 = 350 - 84/100 = 266/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/50
- In mixed form: 233/50
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