Subtract 27/50 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 27/50
42/14 - 27/50 is 123/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
42/14 = 42 × 25/14 × 25 = 1050/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/350 - 189/350 = 1050 - 189/350 = 861/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/50
- In mixed form: 223/50
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