Subtract 3/36 from 42/50
42/50 - 3/36 is 227/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/900 - 75/900 = 756 - 75/900 = 681/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/300
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