Subtract 40/6 from 50/42
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 6 4/6
50/42 - 40/6 is -115/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
50/42 = 50 × 1/42 × 1 = 50/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
40/6 = 40 × 7/6 × 7 = 280/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/42 - 280/42 = 50 - 280/42 = -230/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/21
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