Subtract 50/5 from 7/42
1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 10 0/5
7/42 - 50/5 is -59/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
50/5 = 50 × 42/5 × 42 = 2100/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/210 - 2100/210 = 35 - 2100/210 = -2065/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/6
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