Subtract 50/6 from 30/28
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 8 2/6
30/28 - 50/6 is -305/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
50/6 = 50 × 14/6 × 14 = 700/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/84 - 700/84 = 90 - 700/84 = -610/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -305/42
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