Subtract 5/28 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 5/28
50/9 - 5/28 is 1355/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
50/9 = 50 × 28/9 × 28 = 1400/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/252 - 45/252 = 1400 - 45/252 = 1355/252 - In mixed form: 595/252
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