Subtract 6/30 from 42/50
42/50 - 6/30 is 16/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
6/30 = 6 × 5/30 × 5 = 30/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/150 - 30/150 = 126 - 30/150 = 96/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/25
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