Subtract 42/50 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 42/50
40/3 - 42/50 is 937/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
40/3 = 40 × 50/3 × 50 = 2000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/150 - 126/150 = 2000 - 126/150 = 1874/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/75
- In mixed form: 1237/75
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