Subtract 42/50 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 42/50
18/3 - 42/50 is 129/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
18/3 = 18 × 50/3 × 50 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/150 - 126/150 = 900 - 126/150 = 774/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/25
- In mixed form: 54/25
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