Subtract 50/28 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 1 22/28
28/6 - 50/28 is 121/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
28/6 = 28 × 14/6 × 14 = 392/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/84 - 150/84 = 392 - 150/84 = 242/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/42
- In mixed form: 237/42
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