Subtract 5/50 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 5/50
45/28 - 5/50 is 211/140.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 25/28 × 25 = 1125/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/700 - 70/700 = 1125 - 70/700 = 1055/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/140
- In mixed form: 171/140
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