Subtract 50/35 from 25/42
1st number: 25/42, 2nd number: 1 15/35
25/42 - 50/35 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/210 - 300/210 = 125 - 300/210 = -175/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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