Subtract 25/50 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 25/50
42/9 - 25/50 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/450 - 225/450 = 2100 - 225/450 = 1875/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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