Subtract 36/60 from 42/50
42/50 - 36/60 is 6/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/300 - 180/300 = 252 - 180/300 = 72/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/25
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