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Subtract 9/28 from 36/50

36/50 - 9/28 is 279/700.

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,
    36/50 = 36 × 14/50 × 14 = 504/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    9/28 = 9 × 25/28 × 25 = 225/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/700 - 225/700 = 504 - 225/700 = 279/700

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