Subtract 27/70 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 27/70
50/28 - 27/70 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/140 - 54/140 = 250 - 54/140 = 196/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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