Subtract 50/28 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 1 22/28
45/2 - 50/28 is 145/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
45/2 = 45 × 14/2 × 14 = 630/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
50/28 = 50 × 1/28 × 1 = 50/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/28 - 50/28 = 630 - 50/28 = 580/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/7
- In mixed form: 205/7
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