Subtract 60/50 from 28/7
1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 1 10/50
28/7 - 60/50 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/350 - 420/350 = 1400 - 420/350 = 980/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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