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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    18/3 = 18 × 50/3 × 50 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/150 - 126/150 = 900 - 126/150 = 774/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/25
  6. In mixed form: 54/25

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