Subtract 8/50 from 28/96
28/96 - 8/50 is 79/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
8/50 = 8 × 48/50 × 48 = 384/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/2400 - 384/2400 = 700 - 384/2400 = 316/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/600
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