Subtract 3/30 from 50/42
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 3/30
50/42 - 3/30 is 229/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/210 - 21/210 = 250 - 21/210 = 229/210 - In mixed form: 119/210
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