Subtract 98/50 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 1 48/50
60/28 - 98/50 is 32/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
60/28 = 60 × 25/28 × 25 = 1500/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
98/50 = 98 × 14/50 × 14 = 1372/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/700 - 1372/700 = 1500 - 1372/700 = 128/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/175
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