Subtract 42/50 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 42/50
35/6 - 42/50 is 749/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/150 - 126/150 = 875 - 126/150 = 749/150 - In mixed form: 4149/150
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