Subtract 3/5 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 3/5
50/28 - 3/5 is 83/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
3/5 = 3 × 28/5 × 28 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/140 - 84/140 = 250 - 84/140 = 166/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
- In mixed form: 113/70
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