Subtract 9/28 from 45/50
45/50 - 9/28 is 81/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
45/50 = 45 × 14/50 × 14 = 630/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
9/28 = 9 × 25/28 × 25 = 225/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/700 - 225/700 = 630 - 225/700 = 405/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/140
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