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Subtract 36/50 from 7/28

7/28 - 36/50 is -47/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    7/28 = 7 × 25/28 × 25 = 175/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    36/50 = 36 × 14/50 × 14 = 504/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/700 - 504/700 = 175 - 504/700 = -329/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/100

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