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Subtract 12/50 from 42/64

42/64 - 12/50 is 333/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    42/64 = 42 × 25/64 × 25 = 1050/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    12/50 = 12 × 32/50 × 32 = 384/1600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1050/1600 - 384/1600 = 1050 - 384/1600 = 666/1600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/800

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