Subtract 42/40 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 1 2/40
18/50 - 42/40 is -69/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/200 - 210/200 = 72 - 210/200 = -138/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/100
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