Subtract 28/50 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 28/50
21/8 - 28/50 is 413/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
21/8 = 21 × 25/8 × 25 = 525/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
28/50 = 28 × 4/50 × 4 = 112/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/200 - 112/200 = 525 - 112/200 = 413/200 - In mixed form: 213/200
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