Subtract 50/12 from 42/40
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 4 2/12
42/40 - 50/12 is -187/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
50/12 = 50 × 10/12 × 10 = 500/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/120 - 500/120 = 126 - 500/120 = -374/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/60
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