Subtract 20/42 from 6/50
6/50 - 20/42 is -187/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
6/50 = 6 × 21/50 × 21 = 126/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
20/42 = 20 × 25/42 × 25 = 500/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/1050 - 500/1050 = 126 - 500/1050 = -374/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/525
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