Subtract 15/50 from 42/40
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 15/50
42/40 - 15/50 is 3/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/200 - 60/200 = 210 - 60/200 = 150/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4
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