Subtract 3/28 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 3/28
50/35 - 3/28 is 37/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/140 - 15/140 = 200 - 15/140 = 185/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/28
- In mixed form: 19/28
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