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Subtract 50/18 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2 14/18

42/5 - 50/18 is 253/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    756/90 - 250/90 = 756 - 250/90 = 506/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/45
  6. In mixed form: 528/45

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