Subtract 42/9 from 28/50
1st number: 28/50, 2nd number: 4 6/9
28/50 - 42/9 is -308/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/450 - 2100/450 = 252 - 2100/450 = -1848/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -308/75
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