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Subtract 50/25 from 12/28

1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 2 0/25

12/28 - 50/25 is -11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    50/25 = 50 × 28/25 × 28 = 1400/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/700 - 1400/700 = 300 - 1400/700 = -1100/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/7

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