Subtract 28/49 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 28/49
50/25 - 28/49 is 10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
50/25 = 50 × 49/25 × 49 = 2450/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
28/49 = 28 × 25/49 × 25 = 700/1225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1225 - 700/1225 = 2450 - 700/1225 = 1750/1225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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