Subtract 50/60 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 50/60
42/28 - 50/60 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
42/28 = 42 × 15/28 × 15 = 630/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/420 - 350/420 = 630 - 350/420 = 280/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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