Subtract 28/16 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 12/16
2/75 - 28/16 is -517/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
28/16 = 28 × 75/16 × 75 = 2100/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1200 - 2100/1200 = 32 - 2100/1200 = -2068/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -517/300
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