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Subtract 6/28 from 35/50

35/50 - 6/28 is 17/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    35/50 = 35 × 14/50 × 14 = 490/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/700 - 150/700 = 490 - 150/700 = 340/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/35

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