Subtract 28/50 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 28/50
20/3 - 28/50 is 458/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
20/3 = 20 × 50/3 × 50 = 1000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/150 - 84/150 = 1000 - 84/150 = 916/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 458/75
- In mixed form: 68/75
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