Subtract 25/42 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 25/42
50/30 - 25/42 is 15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 125/210 = 350 - 125/210 = 225/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
- In mixed form: 11/14
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