Subtract 42/50 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 42/50
90/8 - 42/50 is 1041/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
90/8 = 90 × 25/8 × 25 = 2250/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/200 - 168/200 = 2250 - 168/200 = 2082/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1041/100
- In mixed form: 1041/100
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