Subtract 50/81 from 3/28
3/28 - 50/81 is -1157/2268.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
3/28 = 3 × 81/28 × 81 = 243/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
50/81 = 50 × 28/81 × 28 = 1400/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/2268 - 1400/2268 = 243 - 1400/2268 = -1157/2268
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