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Subtract 21/45 from 50/28

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 21/45

50/28 - 21/45 is 277/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    50/28 = 50 × 45/28 × 45 = 2250/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    21/45 = 21 × 28/45 × 28 = 588/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/1260 - 588/1260 = 2250 - 588/1260 = 1662/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/210
  6. In mixed form: 167/210

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