Subtract 40/50 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 40/50
42/35 - 40/50 is 2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
42/35 = 42 × 10/35 × 10 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/350 - 280/350 = 420 - 280/350 = 140/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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