Subtract 15/50 from 3/28
3/28 - 15/50 is -27/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
15/50 = 15 × 14/50 × 14 = 210/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/700 - 210/700 = 75 - 210/700 = -135/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/140
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