Subtract 18/50 from 36/28
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 18/50
36/28 - 18/50 is 162/175.
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,
36/28 = 36 × 25/28 × 25 = 900/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
18/50 = 18 × 14/50 × 14 = 252/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/700 - 252/700 = 900 - 252/700 = 648/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 162/175
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