Subtract 32/50 from 28/49
28/49 - 32/50 is -12/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
28/49 = 28 × 50/49 × 50 = 1400/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
32/50 = 32 × 49/50 × 49 = 1568/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/2450 - 1568/2450 = 1400 - 1568/2450 = -168/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/175
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