Subtract 42/50 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 42/50
35/2 - 42/50 is 833/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
35/2 = 35 × 25/2 × 25 = 875/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/50 - 42/50 = 875 - 42/50 = 833/50 - In mixed form: 1633/50
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