Subtract 15/30 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 15/30
50/28 - 15/30 is 9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 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 30 × 14 = 420,
15/30 = 15 × 14/30 × 14 = 210/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/420 - 210/420 = 750 - 210/420 = 540/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
- In mixed form: 12/7
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