Subtract 21/28 from 36/50
36/50 - 21/28 is -3/100.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 14/50 × 14 = 504/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
21/28 = 21 × 25/28 × 25 = 525/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/700 - 525/700 = 504 - 525/700 = -21/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/100
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