Subtract 72/50 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 1 22/50
40/28 - 72/50 is -2/175.
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,
40/28 = 40 × 25/28 × 25 = 1000/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
72/50 = 72 × 14/50 × 14 = 1008/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/700 - 1008/700 = 1000 - 1008/700 = -8/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/175
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