Subtract 5/50 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 5/50
90/28 - 5/50 is 109/35.
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,
90/28 = 90 × 25/28 × 25 = 2250/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/700 - 70/700 = 2250 - 70/700 = 2180/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/35
- In mixed form: 34/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/28-10/50 90/56-5/50 90/28-15/50 90/84-5/50 90/28-25/50 90/28-35/50