Subtract 45/56 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 45/56
50/28 - 45/56 is 55/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
50/28 = 50 × 2/28 × 2 = 100/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/56 - 45/56 = 100 - 45/56 = 55/56
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