Subtract 50/28 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 22/28
40/5 - 50/28 is 87/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
40/5 = 40 × 28/5 × 28 = 1120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/140 - 250/140 = 1120 - 250/140 = 870/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/14
- In mixed form: 63/14
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