Subtract 36/28 from 6/50, Solve 6/50

Subtract 36/28 from 6/50

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 8/28

6/50 - 36/28 is -204/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
6/50 = 6 × 14/50 × 14 = 84/700
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
36/28 = 36 × 25/28 × 25 = 900/700
Subtract the two like fractions:
84/700 - 900/700 = 84 - 900/700 = -816/700
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -204/175

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