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Subtract 10/50 from 28/56

28/56 - 10/50 is 3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    10/50 = 10 × 28/50 × 28 = 280/1400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/1400 - 280/1400 = 700 - 280/1400 = 420/1400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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