Subtract 15/45 from 50/42
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 15/45
50/42 - 15/45 is 6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
50/42 = 50 × 15/42 × 15 = 750/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
15/45 = 15 × 14/45 × 14 = 210/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/630 - 210/630 = 750 - 210/630 = 540/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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