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Subtract 50/45 from 25/42

1st number: 25/42, 2nd number: 1 5/45

25/42 - 50/45 is -65/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    25/42 = 25 × 15/42 × 15 = 375/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/630 - 700/630 = 375 - 700/630 = -325/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/126

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