Subtract 3/28 from 72/50
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 3/28
72/50 - 3/28 is 933/700.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 14/50 × 14 = 1008/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/700 - 75/700 = 1008 - 75/700 = 933/700 - In mixed form: 1233/700
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