Subtract 25/50 from 7/42
7/42 - 25/50 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
7/42 = 7 × 25/42 × 25 = 175/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
25/50 = 25 × 21/50 × 21 = 525/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1050 - 525/1050 = 175 - 525/1050 = -350/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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