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Subtract 1/50 from 1/28

1/28 - 1/50 is 11/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    1/50 = 1 × 14/50 × 14 = 14/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/700 - 14/700 = 25 - 14/700 = 11/700

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