Subtract 50/35 from 36/28
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 1 15/35
36/28 - 50/35 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/140 - 200/140 = 180 - 200/140 = -20/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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