Subtract 36/50 from 42/96
42/96 - 36/50 is -113/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
36/50 = 36 × 48/50 × 48 = 1728/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/2400 - 1728/2400 = 1050 - 1728/2400 = -678/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/400
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