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Subtract 2/27 from 50/42

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 2/27

50/42 - 2/27 is 211/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 27 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    50/42 = 50 × 9/42 × 9 = 450/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/378 - 28/378 = 450 - 28/378 = 422/378
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/189
  6. In mixed form: 122/189

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