Subtract 3/50 from 28/7, Solve 4 0/7

Subtract 3/50 from 28/7

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 3/50

28/7 - 3/50 is 197/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
28/7 = 28 × 50/7 × 50 = 1400/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/350 - 21/350 = 1400 - 21/350 = 1379/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/50
In mixed form: 347/50

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