Subtract 20/50 from 16/28
16/28 - 20/50 is 6/35.
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,
16/28 = 16 × 25/28 × 25 = 400/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
20/50 = 20 × 14/50 × 14 = 280/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/700 - 280/700 = 400 - 280/700 = 120/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35
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