Subtract 60/50 from 42/96
1st number: 42/96, 2nd number: 1 10/50
42/96 - 60/50 is -61/80.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 48/50 × 48 = 2880/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/2400 - 2880/2400 = 1050 - 2880/2400 = -1830/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/80
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