Subtract 5/42 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 5/42
50/9 - 5/42 is 685/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
50/9 = 50 × 14/9 × 14 = 700/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/126 - 15/126 = 700 - 15/126 = 685/126 - In mixed form: 555/126
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