Subtract 50/35 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1 15/35
42/6 - 50/35 is 39/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/210 - 300/210 = 1470 - 300/210 = 1170/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/7
- In mixed form: 54/7
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