Answers

Subtract 50/42 from 18/35

1^st number: 18/35, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

18/35 - 50/42 is -71/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/210 - 250/210 = 108 - 250/210 = -142/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/105

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