Subtract 4/50 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 4/50
42/28 - 4/50 is 71/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
42/28 = 42 × 25/28 × 25 = 1050/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
4/50 = 4 × 14/50 × 14 = 56/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/700 - 56/700 = 1050 - 56/700 = 994/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/50
- In mixed form: 121/50
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