Subtract 2/6 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 2/6
50/28 - 2/6 is 61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/84 - 28/84 = 150 - 28/84 = 122/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
- In mixed form: 119/42
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