Subtract 54/20 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 2 14/20
50/28 - 54/20 is -32/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 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 20 × 7 = 140,
54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/140 - 378/140 = 250 - 378/140 = -128/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/35
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