Subtract 25/50 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 25/50
42/6 - 25/50 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/150 - 75/150 = 1050 - 75/150 = 975/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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