Subtract 1/70 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 1/70
50/28 - 1/70 is 62/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/140 - 2/140 = 250 - 2/140 = 248/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/35
- In mixed form: 127/35
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