Subtract 50/45 from 28/42
1st number: 28/42, 2nd number: 1 5/45
28/42 - 50/45 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
28/42 = 28 × 15/42 × 15 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/630 - 700/630 = 420 - 700/630 = -280/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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