Subtract 49/28 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 1 21/28
5/10 - 49/28 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
5/10 = 5 × 14/10 × 14 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
49/28 = 49 × 5/28 × 5 = 245/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/140 - 245/140 = 70 - 245/140 = -175/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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