Subtract 28/50 from 25/36
25/36 - 28/50 is 121/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
25/36 = 25 × 25/36 × 25 = 625/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
28/50 = 28 × 18/50 × 18 = 504/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/900 - 504/900 = 625 - 504/900 = 121/900
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