Subtract 6/50 from 42/75
42/75 - 6/50 is 11/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/150 - 18/150 = 84 - 18/150 = 66/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/25
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