Subtract 12/28 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 12/28
90/50 - 12/28 is 48/35.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 14/50 × 14 = 1260/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/700 - 300/700 = 1260 - 300/700 = 960/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
- In mixed form: 113/35
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