Subtract 5/50 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 5/50
42/3 - 5/50 is 139/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
42/3 = 42 × 50/3 × 50 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/150 - 15/150 = 2100 - 15/150 = 2085/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/10
- In mixed form: 139/10
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