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Subtract 4/50 from 9/28

9/28 - 4/50 is 169/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    9/28 = 9 × 25/28 × 25 = 225/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    4/50 = 4 × 14/50 × 14 = 56/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/700 - 56/700 = 225 - 56/700 = 169/700

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