Subtract 45/75 from 42/50
42/50 - 45/75 is 6/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/150 - 90/150 = 126 - 90/150 = 36/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/25
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