Subtract 28/50 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 28/50
84/28 - 28/50 is 61/25.
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,
84/28 = 84 × 25/28 × 25 = 2100/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
28/50 = 28 × 14/50 × 14 = 392/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/700 - 392/700 = 2100 - 392/700 = 1708/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/25
- In mixed form: 211/25
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