Subtract 48/28 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 20/28
3/50 - 48/28 is -579/350.
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,
48/28 = 48 × 25/28 × 25 = 1200/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/700 - 1200/700 = 42 - 1200/700 = -1158/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -579/350
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