Subtract 20/42 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 20/42
50/5 - 20/42 is 200/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
50/5 = 50 × 42/5 × 42 = 2100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/210 - 100/210 = 2100 - 100/210 = 2000/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 200/21
- In mixed form: 911/21
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