Subtract 15/18 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 15/18
50/28 - 15/18 is 20/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
50/28 = 50 × 9/28 × 9 = 450/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
15/18 = 15 × 14/18 × 14 = 210/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/252 - 210/252 = 450 - 210/252 = 240/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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