Subtract 30/50 from 96/28
1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 30/50
96/28 - 30/50 is 99/35.
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,
96/28 = 96 × 25/28 × 25 = 2400/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/700 - 420/700 = 2400 - 420/700 = 1980/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/35
- In mixed form: 229/35
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