Subtract 4/10 from 49/28
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 4/10
49/28 - 4/10 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
49/28 = 49 × 5/28 × 5 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
4/10 = 4 × 14/10 × 14 = 56/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/140 - 56/140 = 245 - 56/140 = 189/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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