Subtract 50/42 from 9/8
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 1 8/42
9/8 - 50/42 is -11/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/168 - 200/168 = 189 - 200/168 = -11/168
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