Subtract 1/28 from 7/50
7/50 - 1/28 is 73/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/50 = 7 × 14/50 × 14 = 98/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/700 - 25/700 = 98 - 25/700 = 73/700
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