Answers

Subtract 50/35 from 42/16

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

42/16 - 50/35 is 67/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/560 - 800/560 = 1470 - 800/560 = 670/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/56
6. In mixed form: 111/56

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁴/₁₆-⁵⁰/₃₅ ⁴²/₃₂-⁵⁰/₃₅ ⁴²/₁₆-⁵⁰/₇₀ ⁴²/₄₈-⁵⁰/₃₅ ⁴²/₈₀-⁵⁰/₃₅

Subtract Fractions Calculator