Subtract 50/18 from 60/42
1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 2 14/18
60/42 - 50/18 is -85/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
60/42 = 60 × 3/42 × 3 = 180/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/126 - 350/126 = 180 - 350/126 = -170/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/63
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