Subtract 30/50 from 4/28
4/28 - 30/50 is -16/35.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 25/28 × 25 = 100/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/700 - 420/700 = 100 - 420/700 = -320/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/35
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