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Subtract 12/50 from 98/28

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 12/50

98/28 - 12/50 is 163/50.

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,
    98/28 = 98 × 25/28 × 25 = 2450/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    12/50 = 12 × 14/50 × 14 = 168/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2450/700 - 168/700 = 2450 - 168/700 = 2282/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/50
  6. In mixed form: 313/50

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