Subtract 21/75 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 21/75
50/28 - 21/75 is 527/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
50/28 = 50 × 75/28 × 75 = 3750/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
21/75 = 21 × 28/75 × 28 = 588/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/2100 - 588/2100 = 3750 - 588/2100 = 3162/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 527/350
- In mixed form: 1177/350
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