Subtract 21/50 from 5/28
5/28 - 21/50 is -169/700.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
21/50 = 21 × 14/50 × 14 = 294/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/700 - 294/700 = 125 - 294/700 = -169/700
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