Subtract 42/60 from 4/50
4/50 - 42/60 is -31/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
4/50 = 4 × 6/50 × 6 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/300 - 210/300 = 24 - 210/300 = -186/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/50
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