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Subtract 5/50 from 5/28

5/28 - 5/50 is 11/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/700 - 70/700 = 125 - 70/700 = 55/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/140

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