Subtract 12/50 from 4/28
4/28 - 12/50 is -17/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
4/28 = 4 × 25/28 × 25 = 100/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
12/50 = 12 × 14/50 × 14 = 168/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/700 - 168/700 = 100 - 168/700 = -68/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/175
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