Subtract 8/28 from 27/50
27/50 - 8/28 is 89/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
27/50 = 27 × 14/50 × 14 = 378/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/700 - 200/700 = 378 - 200/700 = 178/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/350
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