Subtract 4/50 from 1/56
1/56 - 4/50 is -87/1400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
4/50 = 4 × 28/50 × 28 = 112/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/1400 - 112/1400 = 25 - 112/1400 = -87/1400
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