Subtract 8/50 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 8/50
72/28 - 8/50 is 422/175.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
8/50 = 8 × 14/50 × 14 = 112/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/700 - 112/700 = 1800 - 112/700 = 1688/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 422/175
- In mixed form: 272/175
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