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Subtract 8/28 from 8/50

8/50 - 8/28 is -22/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    8/50 = 8 × 14/50 × 14 = 112/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/700 - 200/700 = 112 - 200/700 = -88/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/175

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