Subtract 2/28 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 2/28
70/50 - 2/28 is 93/70.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 14/50 × 14 = 980/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/700 - 50/700 = 980 - 50/700 = 930/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/70
- In mixed form: 123/70
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