Subtract 54/50 from 21/28
1st number: 21/28, 2nd number: 1 4/50
21/28 - 54/50 is -33/100.
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,
21/28 = 21 × 25/28 × 25 = 525/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
54/50 = 54 × 14/50 × 14 = 756/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/700 - 756/700 = 525 - 756/700 = -231/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/100
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