Subtract 56/50 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 1 6/50
28/14 - 56/50 is 22/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
28/14 = 28 × 25/14 × 25 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/350 - 392/350 = 700 - 392/350 = 308/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/25
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