Subtract 8/42 from 5/50
5/50 - 8/42 is -19/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
8/42 = 8 × 25/42 × 25 = 200/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/1050 - 200/1050 = 105 - 200/1050 = -95/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/210
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