Subtract 14/50 from 42/90, Solve 42/90

Subtract 14/50 from 42/90

42/90 - 14/50 is 14/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/450 - 126/450 = 210 - 126/450 = 84/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/75

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