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Subtract 1/28 from 50/10

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1/28

50/10 - 1/28 is 139/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    50/10 = 50 × 14/10 × 14 = 700/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/140 - 5/140 = 700 - 5/140 = 695/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/28
  6. In mixed form: 427/28

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