Subtract 6/25 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 6/25
50/28 - 6/25 is 541/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
50/28 = 50 × 25/28 × 25 = 1250/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
6/25 = 6 × 28/25 × 28 = 168/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/700 - 168/700 = 1250 - 168/700 = 1082/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 541/350
- In mixed form: 1191/350
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