Subtract 50/42 from 5/35
1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 1 8/42
5/35 - 50/42 is -22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/210 - 250/210 = 30 - 250/210 = -220/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/21
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