Subtract 12/42 from 2/50
2/50 - 12/42 is -43/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
12/42 = 12 × 25/42 × 25 = 300/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/1050 - 300/1050 = 42 - 300/1050 = -258/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/175
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