Subtract 6/28 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 6/28
50/20 - 6/28 is 16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 30/140 = 350 - 30/140 = 320/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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