Subtract 70/42 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 1 28/42
50/3 - 70/42 is 15/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
50/3 = 50 × 14/3 × 14 = 700/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
70/42 = 70 × 1/42 × 1 = 70/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/42 - 70/42 = 700 - 70/42 = 630/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/1
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