Subtract 10/28 from 81/50
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 10/28
81/50 - 10/28 is 221/175.
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,
81/50 = 81 × 14/50 × 14 = 1134/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
10/28 = 10 × 25/28 × 25 = 250/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/700 - 250/700 = 1134 - 250/700 = 884/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/175
- In mixed form: 146/175
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