Subtract 35/28 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1 7/28
50/10 - 35/28 is 15/4.
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,
50/10 = 50 × 14/10 × 14 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/140 - 175/140 = 700 - 175/140 = 525/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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