Subtract 21/50 from 28/36
28/36 - 21/50 is 161/450.
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,
28/36 = 28 × 25/36 × 25 = 700/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
21/50 = 21 × 18/50 × 18 = 378/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/900 - 378/900 = 700 - 378/900 = 322/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/450
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