Subtract 3/35 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 3/35
50/28 - 3/35 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/140 - 12/140 = 250 - 12/140 = 238/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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