Subtract 14/9 from 42/50
1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 1 5/9
42/50 - 14/9 is -161/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
14/9 = 14 × 50/9 × 50 = 700/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/450 - 700/450 = 378 - 700/450 = -322/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/225
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