Subtract 20/28 from 3/50
3/50 - 20/28 is -229/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
20/28 = 20 × 25/28 × 25 = 500/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/700 - 500/700 = 42 - 500/700 = -458/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/350
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