Subtract 42/50 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 42/50
45/14 - 42/50 is 831/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
45/14 = 45 × 25/14 × 25 = 1125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/350 - 294/350 = 1125 - 294/350 = 831/350 - In mixed form: 2131/350
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