Subtract 20/50 from 28/63
28/63 - 20/50 is 2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
28/63 = 28 × 50/63 × 50 = 1400/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
20/50 = 20 × 63/50 × 63 = 1260/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/3150 - 1260/3150 = 1400 - 1260/3150 = 140/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45
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