Subtract 70/30 from 42/50
1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 2 10/30
42/50 - 70/30 is -112/75.
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,
70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/150 - 350/150 = 126 - 350/150 = -224/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -112/75
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