Subtract 12/50 from 81/28
1st number: 2 25/28, 2nd number: 12/50
81/28 - 12/50 is 1857/700.
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,
81/28 = 81 × 25/28 × 25 = 2025/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
12/50 = 12 × 14/50 × 14 = 168/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/700 - 168/700 = 2025 - 168/700 = 1857/700 - In mixed form: 2457/700
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