Subtract 60/42 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 1 18/42
50/5 - 60/42 is 60/7.
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,
60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/210 - 300/210 = 2100 - 300/210 = 1800/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/7
- In mixed form: 84/7
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