Subtract 2/35 from 50/42
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 2/35
50/42 - 2/35 is 17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/210 - 12/210 = 250 - 12/210 = 238/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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