Subtract 6/28 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 6/28
50/25 - 6/28 is 25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
50/25 = 50 × 28/25 × 28 = 1400/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/700 - 150/700 = 1400 - 150/700 = 1250/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
- In mixed form: 111/14
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