Subtract 45/28 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 17/28
5/50 - 45/28 is -211/140.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
45/28 = 45 × 25/28 × 25 = 1125/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/700 - 1125/700 = 70 - 1125/700 = -1055/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/140
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