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Subtract 42/50 from 72/28

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 42/50

72/28 - 42/50 is 303/175.

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,
    72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    42/50 = 42 × 14/50 × 14 = 588/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/700 - 588/700 = 1800 - 588/700 = 1212/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 303/175
  6. In mixed form: 1128/175

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