Subtract 50/42 from 50/96
1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 1 8/42
50/96 - 50/42 is -75/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
50/42 = 50 × 16/42 × 16 = 800/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/672 - 800/672 = 350 - 800/672 = -450/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/112
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