Subtract 2/9 from 50/28, Solve 1 22/28

Subtract 2/9 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 2/9

50/28 - 2/9 is 197/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 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 9 × 28 = 252,
2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/252 - 56/252 = 450 - 56/252 = 394/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/126
In mixed form: 171/126

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