Subtract 25/45 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 25/45
50/28 - 25/45 is 155/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
50/28 = 50 × 45/28 × 45 = 2250/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
25/45 = 25 × 28/45 × 28 = 700/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/1260 - 700/1260 = 2250 - 700/1260 = 1550/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/126
- In mixed form: 129/126
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