Subtract 4/42 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 4/42
50/28 - 4/42 is 71/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
4/42 = 4 × 2/42 × 2 = 8/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/84 - 8/84 = 150 - 8/84 = 142/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/42
- In mixed form: 129/42
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