Subtract 8/28 from 20/50
20/50 - 8/28 is 4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
20/50 = 20 × 14/50 × 14 = 280/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/700 - 200/700 = 280 - 200/700 = 80/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35
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