Subtract 3/50 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3/50
42/10 - 3/50 is 207/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/50 - 3/50 = 210 - 3/50 = 207/50 - In mixed form: 47/50
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