Subtract 50/96 from 36/42
36/42 - 50/96 is 113/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
36/42 = 36 × 16/42 × 16 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/672 - 350/672 = 576 - 350/672 = 226/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/336
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