Subtract 28/56 from 28/25
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 28/56
28/25 - 28/56 is 31/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
28/25 = 28 × 56/25 × 56 = 1568/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/1400 - 700/1400 = 1568 - 700/1400 = 868/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/50
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