Subtract 10/15 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 10/15
50/28 - 10/15 is 47/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
50/28 = 50 × 15/28 × 15 = 750/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
10/15 = 10 × 28/15 × 28 = 280/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/420 - 280/420 = 750 - 280/420 = 470/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/42
- In mixed form: 15/42
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