Subtract 50/42 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 1 8/42
20/30 - 50/42 is -11/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 250/210 = 140 - 250/210 = -110/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/21
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