Subtract 42/50 from 2/96
2/96 - 42/50 is -983/1200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
42/50 = 42 × 48/50 × 48 = 2016/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/2400 - 2016/2400 = 50 - 2016/2400 = -1966/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -983/1200
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