Subtract 80/42 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1 38/42
50/45 - 80/42 is -50/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
80/42 = 80 × 15/42 × 15 = 1200/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/630 - 1200/630 = 700 - 1200/630 = -500/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/63
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