Subtract 16/50 from 12/28
12/28 - 16/50 is 19/175.
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,
12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
16/50 = 16 × 14/50 × 14 = 224/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/700 - 224/700 = 300 - 224/700 = 76/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/175
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