Subtract 15/27 from 50/28, Solve 1 22/28

Subtract 15/27 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 15/27

50/28 - 15/27 is 155/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
50/28 = 50 × 27/28 × 27 = 1350/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
15/27 = 15 × 28/27 × 28 = 420/756
Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/756 - 420/756 = 1350 - 420/756 = 930/756
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/126
In mixed form: 129/126

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