Subtract 40/42 from 50/81
50/81 - 40/42 is -190/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 42 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
50/81 = 50 × 14/81 × 14 = 700/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
40/42 = 40 × 27/42 × 27 = 1080/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1134 - 1080/1134 = 700 - 1080/1134 = -380/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -190/567
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